This little guy . . .

is growing up way too fast!! He loves to play peek-a-boo, hiding behind a wall or chair and peeking around. He makes the funniest faces ever! A big "OH" stretched out face, then immediately moves into a furrowed brow with his chin down looking up at you. He eats his cereal in the morning by himself (usually multi-grain Cheerios). Still loves bananas and grapefruit. We took away his paci March 1st--though he still gets it for naps and bedtime. He LOVES baths and showers! He says "Row" and rolls his hands, and "paa" and claps his hands for pattycake. "More" and sign for "milk" means he wants his drink. He does a lot of "uh, uh" for things and I'm trying to encourage him to use words. He screams louder than any other kids I've heard and has learned how to throw a tantrum. He runs pretty much everywhere and loves to climb up on the oven drawer so he can see what's up on the stove. He'll grab the stepstool out of the powder room and move it to where he wants to see what is on the counter. When it is time to go, he'll get your shoes for you. Then he gets his shoes. He is always ready to go. LOVES to go outside and play in the backyard. Oh my goodness, there is so much! I feel like time is flying with him. He is almost 17 months. Love love love him.