who's the boss?

susanna rules the roost in our household. liam ceded that role to her when she was born, and she hasn't relinqushed it since. it's quite amusing to see her manipulate her older brother into doing what she wants him to do. even chris will admit she's got him under her thumb. i laughed at her earlier today as she was, yet again, being unbelievably demanding. she was sitting on the beach with her second-cousin reilly (23 days her senior) and directing him as to how she preferred the sand toys to be arranged. i said, "susanna, you are such a bossy girl!" she stopped what she was doing and replied, "mommy, i NOT a bossy gu-wull." she paused, gave me one of her smiles, and said in her most polite voice, "now, go get that bucket for me."