17 Months of Ike

Every month I cannot get over how fast the time has gone with Ike.  I know it went quick with Dave, but it just seems to go even quicker with Ike.  I am sure it's the second kid and all that, but I really want him to slow down already!  He is saying all kinds of words and figuring out way too much stuff (yesterday he pulled a stool over to open the top drawer...turns out he was after some gum!). 

Our big guy has such an awesome personality, at least the times when he's not throwing an all out tantrum.  I was kinda hoping he'd be over the whole screaming to get his way phase by now.  Oh well, he is awfully cute most of the time  :)






Getting the month picture in, he didn't like the sign being next to him so he had to hold it.

Doing a modeling session in his new bow tie from Claudia.  Seriously cute.

And there's his usual self...crazy kid.













I am basically out of activities to keep Ike entertained indoors, so lately I have been letting him play in the sink and "wash" dishes.  He makes an unbelievable mess (we're talking at least 2 bath towels to soak up the floor), but it keeps him busy for a loooong time.

Look at that grin!











Dave has gotten pretty good at keeping Ike happy as well.  He loves to set up all the little people figures we have and let Ike knock them over.  So, when Dave's at preschool I get to fill in as the set-up guy.

Ready for the next round.  Here's a video of him knocking the people over.

He is super interested in all animals right now, and especially loves hanging out with the turtles.





I do make sure to keep an eye on him because he likes to poke at them and then try to pry their shells apart.  I am sure the turtles are in need of some therapy after Ike's tormenting.

As far as milestones go, I already mentioned his expanding vocabulary.  He will basically repeat any word that you say to him, or at least try.  His very favorite word right now is baby and he has a doll that he drags all over the place and must sleep with him at night.  His favorite food is definitely hummus.  A couple of days ago he went to the fridge and opened the door and started yelling, "hummy, hummy!".  Took me forever to figure out what he meant but he was extremely excited when I got it out for him to eat. 

He has started learning his colors, but really only just repeats them for now.  Dave is really good about working with him on stuff like that, especially whatever he just learned in preschool.  He is obsessed with being outside (this is probably true for all kids at this point!) and cries whenever we go inside.  And I almost forgot...he loves to play in vehicles.  He could spend hours playing in our van.  Just gotta watch and make sure he's not putting change in the CD player or leaving the hazard lights on and draining the battery.  :)