We took Riley to the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, which we have been meaning to do for some time. The landscape was beautiful as were the animals. Riley got a huge kick out of the monkeys. He couldn't stop giggling. Here are some pictures of our trip!
In other news, Riley is 19 months and the "terrible twos" have started to kick in. He has become a very strong headed little boy, who has to have his way. He points to what he wants and if he doesn't get it, he goes into a complete tantrum. My mom says she knew a little blonde girl who did the same thing!!! ( I wonder who????) Riley also has decided that he likes to spit out all of his food at meal time. The only thing he will swallow is fresh fruit or french fries! I am trying to stay positive and reinforce him when he does get a bite down- but I am losing my patience quickly!! These next few months are going to be tough on Ry, as his daddy is working in MN., and he will have to learn to share his mommy with his new baby brother. My mom has volunteered to move down here until I give birth, which is a huge blessing!! Once the baby is born we are planning on moving across the US again! (3 times in 2 years) Matt got a decent job in Minneapolis so we are headed back to the cold weather, probably in May sometime. Well I am off to tend to my little "angel" as he is ready to go "bye-bye!"
