17 Months

How are we here again already?? How is Branner already another month older?? We have been so busy having lots of fun at Gymboree, our pool and with friends that the past month just flew by! In addition to our morning excursions to the Y, doing errands and finding fun things to entertain B, we spend every afternoon that it isn't raining poolside. What a good way to kill the hour before dinner! We've been having an awesome time splashing around, swinging, playing and making new friends. Here's what B is into at 17 months...

Likes: TRACTORS, bubbles (or "duddles" as B calls them), sidewalk chalk, coloring everything in sight including walls and windows, "driving" Daddy's car, Yo Gabba Gabba, playing with Bailey, "helping" load and unload the dishwasher, Gymboree, the pool, the park, neighborhood walks, being outside, visiting Jake, visiting Aunt Jen's dogs, spending time with Gigi and Big Papa, helping Daddy vacuum, books, bath time, his scooter and bike.

Dislikes: Being told no, not being able to stick his fingers in sockets, not being able to play in Bailey's bowls and having to come inside after playing outdoors.

New Foods B is Into: Chicken pie, homemade meatballs, Crockpot BBQ pork, pot roast, mac and cheese (finally!), graham crackers, whole wheat cheese puffs and he has a renewed love of applesauce. I am working on giving him more of what we eat, which I should have been doing more of a long time ago, but it's hard to get dinner ready by 6 when you are constantly chasing someone!

We are off to the beach on Tuesday for a week of fun, family and sun! We can't wait!