Unpredictable

That is the word I am choosing to use for the 2 year old we have living at our house!  He will be completely excited and happy about life one moment and the next he is screaming/crying/upset about something....and he won't tell you what.... he probably doesn't even know what..... he just knows he is getting our attention by using his tears and vocal cords!  We have started using time out and a few other methods to help us get some structure in the Houston Household.  I think it is working fairly well but there are still moments that all the strategies you have put into place just don't work!  Zander is starting to be so vocal with a wide vocabulary which is a great new addition to our communication with him.  However, he will get frustrated if you don't understand exactly what he wants and he can't get it quickly.  Pray for us as we enter "uncharted territory" with our little guy.  As any other parent, we are taking things one day/moment/breath at a time and soaking up all the good moments and quickly forgetting the bad ones.  Here are some pictures from our week.....

Zander is reading a book his buddy, Henry, gave him for his birthday.

Being entertained by Uncle Boomer and Aunt Lindsey after celebrating Josh's birthday at Olive Garden..... Zander was so wonderful at dinner this particular evening!

Eating dinner in the car Friday night because Zander was not so wonderful at the restaurant where we were meeting my best friend, Kelly, for dinner.  He screamed hysterically and wouldn't be calmed down no matter what tactic we tried.  So.... I ate dinner with Kelly first and then traded out with Zack so he could eat his dinner...... the joys of parenting. :)

 Checking out the fish after a fun Saturday morning breakfast. :)

Playing at the playground..... he loves when we get there.... he is always sad to say "goodbye" when it is time to leave.

Spending time with Grannie!..... she came to hang out with Z while we attended a wedding Saturday afternoon/evening.  I think they had a blast!