Life is full of choices - start giving options early

As we are approaching the "terrible two's" with our little man there is a noticeable change in his reaction to being parented. Up until a few months ago when we asked him to do things he didn't want to do (change of nappies) or denied a request (food, toy, etc) he would try to get his way ... but gently and quietly. Now, it's full on - the second he realises he can't have something or we want him to do something he doesn't want to do all hell breaks loose. I wouldn't call it throwing a tantrum as such but he certainly makes it very clear that he's annoyed.