I think the best thing I can do at this point is not make too much of an issue over it with P. I think you're right that I need to act as if she's just hurting.
I think P forgets that the WAS hurts also in these situations. Her routine little jabs hurt. Lately, she's been saying lots of things that appear to be attempts at pushing my buttons. I'm trying to let them bounce off of me, but don't always. I think I need to be particularly careful when I'm tired or not feeling well.