Civilizing A Cave-Kid

I've been trying to do structured activities with K once or twice a day.  I know that the idea of doing a "structured" activity with a sixteen-month-old is somewhat laughable, but I figure I have to start somewhere.  In the book, "The Happiest Toddler on the Block", Harvey Karp, M.D., teaches parents "The Gentle Art of Civilizing a Toddler," and points out that

"Toddlers aren't mini-adults, or even mini-big kids.  They're more like uncivilized little cave-kids."              

 Really?  That hasn't been my experience at all.

Yes, "cave-kid," seems to be spot on.  Though in our family we prefer the less P.C. "belligerent, drunk midget" during times like these.  Of course, seconds before the photo above, he was happy as can be.  He is the sweetest little monster on the block.

One of the ways in which I am attempting to civilize my cave-kid is through structured activities.  We did an activity called "Cars and Colors" yesterday from The Toddler's Busy Book.  This is one activity out of one of a few great books I have with lots of ideas for keeping these sweet little monsters entertained.  This particular one was entertaining for all parties involved.