17 months.

I am communicating more. Giant, full-body head shakes "no no no", giant full-body affirmative "ya ya ya"
Pointing and screeching at things I want, especially:
smoked salmon / lox
strawberries, strawberries, strawberries!
orange juice and apple juice
noodles

But I'm starting to also respond to suggestions, like "do you want some more, please?" My eyes light up, my face relaxes into a big grin, and I nod.
"Let's go to the stairs with Ivan." I grab a hand, head for the stairs.
"Let's go change your dirty diaper." I start wildly shaking my head no, saying "no no no", running away, and shrieking and arching my back if I'm caught.

OK, I'm still one, after all.

I love cars ("Ghhhrragh!"), and being fierce and growling.
Pushing adults over on their backs results in much rejoicing and hilarity, especially if I can jump on them and make them say "oof." That sends me into peals of giggles.

I am an amazing snot-slime machine, leaving trails everywhere I go especially on mom's lapels, pant legs, and in the middle of suit skirts. The more they resist me, the faster I wipe my face on everything in sight.

I am feeling very mommy-ish lately, maybe because I'm going to daycare a little more and because of the teething. Those giant molars coming in really hurt. At the end of the day, I'm very happy to just sit on mom's lap and lean my head against her and sigh for a while. But the way I say "DaaaAAAAdah!" makes absolutely clear how thrilled I am to see him, too, with my little screechy greeting.