-he's a big clapper now
-he definitely expresses his opinion/preferences
-still likes eating, and now will eat bananas
-likes to play ball
-talks a lot
-would really, really like to walk
-is outgrowing his 6-12 months sleepers
-smiles at people in certain commercials (like the lipitor dude and the progressive girl)
-still naps 2 times a day, gets up at 6 or 6:30 and goes to bed at 8pm
-is very huggy
-likes to try to drink from a glass (he's not so good at this, but he tries really hard)
-likes to be read to, especially when you use voices
-is a super happy, gregarious guy, who has the best laugh I've ever heard
here's a picture of g with his new "junior" drum sticks--he loves them.