"I no need help"

Sophie will NOT let me help her do anything. She is fiercely independent but too small to actually do everything she wants to do. She wouldn't let me help her get dressed this morning. She picked out her 2T shirt and tried putting in on feet first and couldn't get it past her belly. When I tried to help and tell her it goes over her head she said "I no need help" then put it on right. Then she picked out stripped leggings and put them on. I tried explaining to her that it didn't match and could we change her (too small) shirt. "No I love iceream". I asked her if I could comb her hair and put it in a ponytail and there was no way she was going to let me so I didn't fight it. Then she decided to pack her new backpack to take to Jeannie's house. Here is what I found in multiple pockets: swim suit bottoms, Rapunzel doll, granola bar, and a book. Then we got in the car to leave and she wouldn't let me buckle her she "no need help" so I sat there for several extra minutes while she fought with the darn thing. I know in the long run I'll be so happy for her independent nature but I sure don't love it right now. After reading this please don't judge me for her appearance in public. It's not from a lack of trying!

p.s. Claire also got herself completely ready this morning (picked out her own outfit, put in her headband and packed her lunch box and backpack).