How many times do I have to repeat myself?

Yoshi, my dear, how many times do I have to repeat saying the same thing to you? U are tired of hearing, and I'm VERY tired of saying it. U are almost 2, and I know u understand most of what I was saying. But how come u act like u don't?

When I tell u to change poopy diaper- u roll around on the floor refusing to stay still (even I know it's very uncomfortable on your butt)

When I tell u to eat meal- u just kept playing your toys and ignore me (until I ignore u, then u complaint like why don't I wait for u)

When I tell u to go up/downstairs- u just sat on the stairs, refusing to go up or down, or u would walk into a room and hide for few mins (until u realized I wasn't into your game, but waiting patiently by the stairs)

When I tell u to sit on the car seat and ready to leave- u would kick or twist your body from the car seat till u can escape and play with the wiindow buttons and seat belt (until I pulled your shirt and struggle to buckle up your seat)

When I tell u to get out of the shower tub- u would give me 'that' smile indicating "catch me if u can" and u would even laid down on the tub floor (until I closed the shower door)

When I tell u to stand- u would sit; when I tell u to sit- u would stand.

When I tried to talk to you after or during the fights- u would avoid eye contact & turn your head 45 degree angle.

Yoshi, mama doesn't want to be upset with you constantly, and I know u are a good boy for most of the other time. I would think after few days of our normal routines, u would know the "procedures". But somehow, u seem to prefer challenging my patience instead. Mama is tired of repeating myself, so now, I choose to only say once each time, and patiently waiting for your right behavior. So far, seems like it's working, but I REALLY need to have plently of time and be patient.

On the flip side, at least there are few routines that I don't have to say more than once:

When I tell u to go and sit on the couch while I was getting ready with your TV program- u would do it right away.

When I tell u to get ready with socks and shoes before playing at the backyard- u would sit down right away for me and get so excited.

When I tell u it's tea time for cheese and cookies- u would sit down on the couch right away and wait for me (or the food)

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(Kung kung, Po po, thanks for Yoshi's birthday gift. He enjoys sitting on the new picnic table, enjoying his snacks and coloring with his crayons. Thank you)