The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) was celebrating their 20th year birthday at the Denver Zoo and it was a free day for the public. They had activities, art, environmental, cultural & entertainment tents and booths and performances by local groups throughout the zoo day. We decided to go and check it out, because we like to walk around, see the animals and doing it on free day makes it all the better! It was a sunny and warm fall day and fun to meet up with our good friends Ginny & Tulah to take in a lovely afternoon at the zoo. We splurged for a train ride, a carousel ride, a chocolate ice cream waffle cone & a couple goodies at the zoo gift shop. These splurges were perhaps a special treat, since we did not have to pay the normal zoo entry fee. Freedom climbed around on some neat wooden pieces that were designed to be neurological gym equipment and enjoyed being able to walk around a bit, get out of the stroller and exert his independence. Freedom's frolicking is for the most part a good thing (he is curious and sweet and listens to mommy, staying nearby most the time), other than when he gets frustrated or can't clearly communicate his demands/needs, doesn't get his way, or can't understand mama's directions, because then we were faced with Freedom's few screaming melt down/tantrums, making for a slightly undesirable/unwelcomed attention getting scene. I believe we have entered into the "terrible twos" a bit prematurely. Freedom struggles a little bit with waiting and being patient, imagine that, a 19 month old that is impatient. We are working on improving his patience with my patience (hoping it doesn't wear thin) and a few time outs here and there too! I am still trying to figure this whole screaming fit thing out. It's a little stressful and weary, but we'll keep trudging forward and hope that this stage does not last long, it is a stage right?
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