Lil' Obstinate Annie

Although Annie has a hard time talking she does not have a hard time making a point or getting her way.  She is very "persistent" when she wants something done her way.
                               Things that bring forth the obstinate in Annie

• Paper.  If a piece of paper with writing on it is around, Annie finds it, points to it and then tries to put it away.  She does not like notes left lying about.
• Phone calls.  Annie does not like other people talking on the phone.  In fact if you are on the phone she insists on talking to you at the same time.  If the phone rings she automatically assumes it is for her and gets irritated that you won't give up the phone.
• Computers, the enemy.  Annie never used a computer when she was well and now she does not like other people using them in her presence.  The computer is her competitor for attention.
• Dishes.  Annie does not like dishes in the sink.  If a dish is on the counter or in the sink it will be washed, and not necessarily with soap.  Her preferred method is wiping with a paper towel and then showing it to you.
• Fine Dining.  Once Annie is done with dinner she believes everyone else should be done as well.  She begins clearing the table as soon as she is done and if you are not careful she will swipe your unfinished plate as well. 
• Crumbs.  Annie has never lost a battle with a crumb on a counter.  She hunts them down, deals a death blow with her finger and then showcases her kill to anyone who is around.
• Toilet paper.  Annie never met a roll of toilet paper she didn't like, ALOT.  Regardless of how many times you explain how she does not need to use so much, she continues.  A roll a day is Annie's way.
• Hide and go Seek.  Annie loves to hide things in her purse, drawers and closet.  She is so good at it we still haven't found where she hid her partial mouth piece.  Suffice it to say Annie is missing some of her back teeth.
• Thievery.  Not only does Annie hide her things, she also hides other people's belongings.  I have found cloth napkins, forks, lotion, shampoo, toothbrushes, candles, and other items--not belonging to her--stashed in her purse.  She would make an excellent pickpocket.
• Show Annie the money.  One of the few words she still gets out, MONEY.  She doesn't have enough, can't find it, or can't go out without it.  (And no we do not let her handle money anymore)
• And finally the dreaded MOTHER.  When we do something Annie does not like she says MOTHER and shakes her head.  It is quite obvious her Mother would not approve and we better watch it or we will indeed be in trouble.  Her mother, Babs, is still alive and kicking and if she was in town I would fear the wrath as  well.

And these are just some of the quircks of Lil' Obstinate Annie.