17 Month Old Couch Potatoes

17 months old today and busier by the minute (and into everything). Trying to say new words now and again (Mason still more than Ethan - Ethan is still loving his sign language more than being verbal). Still loving their books, balls, cars/trucks, climber, bounce and spin zebra, playing chase, and peek-a-"boo!", and anything involving music and dancing. Favorite songs are Itsy Bitsy Spider and Ants Go Marching, though Wheels on the Bus is still up there on the list. And loving their weekly music class, though they cry (Mason especially) every time they have to put one instrument away before the new instrument comes out.

They run over to me and immediately sit down every time I get their shoes out because they love to wear their shoes and they figure they must be going somewhere fun if the shoes are going on.

Though they are not successful every time, they have pretty well mastered the lever handle child safety lock (uh oh...I think having smart kids could be great and all, just not yet...)

And after waking up from a good nap, they sometimes find it good to ease back into the busy day with a good cup of water, some cuddly stuffed animals and blankies, a few favorite books...and for Mason...his beloved thumb...and a favorite TV show. Favorites include: Jack's Big Music Show, the Backyardigans, Yo Gabba Gabba, Wonder Pets and Curious George. Also, if they could jump into the TV and hang out with NickJr's Moose A. Moose and his little bird friend Zee, that would probably be their ultimate dream come true right now. What is it with that Moose that makes little kids stop in their tracks when they hear his voice and immediately gravitate towards the television?

Some post-nap couch potato photos at 17 months: