seventeen months.

It's hard to believe that we are almost at the year and a half mark!  The holidays are winding down and we are all trying to find our normal rhythm again.  In celebration of another baby birthday, seventeen months, here are a few 'Nate-isms':

• Nate is really picking up on the sign language! I started teaching him a few signs to accompany his words because they aren't so clear yet. Let me tell you, it is super helpful! Even though we only do a few with him, they make a world of difference.  Right now he knows: more, all done, milk, please 
• He walks around on his tippy toes. I think he wants to be taller!
• Tells me that "I didn't" most of the time, but sometimes "I did"
• The Sesame Street obsession continues
• Nate is becoming more more accurate with the whole self-feeding thing. If he is hungry and if he likes what you're doling out, he does pretty well!
• When his hair is wet, it goes past his shoulders. It's so curly dry, it's not a mullet -- I promise! :)  I know he needs his first hair cut but I dread it. I'm not ready for my baby to be a little boy yet.
• Nate can almost do a somersault. At this point, he pretty much stands on his little head and makes me worry that he'll break his neck
• Walks backwards and also walks around with his eyes closed

 And for your viewing pleasure, some photo memories to capture this fun age: