They are smarter than we think

So I was folding laundry and the conversation goes like this.

Me: Mommy asked you to please leave that alone.

My almost 3 yr old: No! *scowling face*

Me: Mommy doesnt like when you talk back like that

My almost 3 yr old:  I’m not talking back! I’m talking forward!

Me:  *trying my best from laughing*

They are smarter than we think!  So funny and so not.  What am I gonna do when he is a teenager  LOL.