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What does "NO" mean to a baby?

Since being in our home they heard us constantly telling Zona (our problem child/dog) No!!! We were certain that "No Zona" would be their first words. Well, since going on the move, they are hearing NO more often. They are into everything. Most of the things they attempt to get into are things we would like for them to stay away from. I still have not completely baby proofed the house and I think they know it. Last night Evan learned what "NO" means and the result was interesting. Evan attempted several times to enter into a "construction zone" (I have built some doors for a built-in to keep the babies out and have not finished.) We would call "Evan - NO" he would stop turn to us and laugh and change direction. A little later he was off to attempt it again. Once again we would say "Evan - NO" he would stop, turn, and grin. This went on for about 4 attempts and then he was just too overcome with curiosity. He got to the NO NO area and I told him NO and pulled him away. What happened next will be documented in his baby book as the "1st fit he ever pitched". He rolled to his back, kicked, cried, and looked like a 2 year old in a toy store. The good news is it only lasted a couple minutes. Charlotte has gotten some "NOs" when attempting to crawl out of the room. She will usually stop at the sound of her name and turn back - no fits yet. Ellie has went from crawling to standing up at every chance she can get. We have given her some "NOs" when trying to stop her from pulling up on things that she could fall and get hurt on. We are trying our best to use more encouraging words and less "NOs" - that's what we learned from watching Super Nanny. But, NO will be used and hopefully understood with limited Fits Pitched.

Here's some pictures of them getting into trouble.

JENN IS NOT TRYING TO TEACH THEM TO PUT UP THE DISHES - THEY ARE TRYING TO LEARN FOR THEMSELVES. - NO NO = LAUGH LAUGH

WHERE YOU GOING EVAN?

BUSTED!!!

BUT HOW CAN YOU GET MAD AT BABIES THAT ARE THIS CUTE!