Troubles & Triumphs of a Growing Family: My 17 month old monster!

I no longer have my toddler...I now have a monster! Something has switched in that child and she is right into her terrible twos! She has good days and bad days and can change her mood in seconds. She doesn't like to be told no, and if she is told no, she throws a screaming fit like you wouldn't believe. On her good days she is pleasant and playful. She loves to be outside and is never in a bad mood when she's outside. She will run around and play for hours if she is able. She loves her sand and water table but mostly loves to throw the sand into the water or onto the deck. She is saying a few more words but still doesn't talk much. She grunts and screeches to communicate lol. I have seen a very sweet, loving side to her that melts my heart! Every morning when she wakes up and from her crib hears her sister babbling out in the living room she lights up and immediately wants to go see sissy! When Bristol is upset she gets concerned and has to go see whats wrong with her. She sits next to her on the floor or couch and always pats her head and says "dooooog". She loves her sister and hopefully it will stay that way! I would love for them to be best friends.

So at 17 months Brooklyn:
* is a monster
* is a monster
*...did I mention a monster :)
* is sweet loving and caring (monster)
* is learning to say no...she shakes her head and say nooo when she doesn't want something or doesnt want to do something..and let me tell you..she knows what she wants and doesn't want! Its cure right now...
* is still only saying a few words...hot, dog, more, ba (ball), bu (bubble), and thats about it...
* weighs 28.8 pounds
* is 33 1/2 inches tall
* in the 97%tile for both height and weight
* wearing a 2T
* eats all kinds of stuff but is getting picky...and drinks more than she eats
* still loves her baba's when she is upset or tired
* loves loves loves to be outside
* she has never said no to going outside or in the basement to play
* throws temper tantrums
* threw her first fit in a restaurant (Olive Garden) and we had to leave without eating..oye
* has all 4 first year molars
* loves Yo Gabba Gabba more than any other show
* gives the best hugs in the world
* eats really well with a fork...the spoon is questionable
* loves her shoes and carries them around the house with her