almost terrible two's

So my son is now in his 21st month...and he's getting to be quite rambunctious.  He is at the stage where he wants to establish his own authority and do things on his own.  Independence is a good thing but we end up fighting a lot about what he wants to do and what he shouldn't do like run down the street on his own.  Tantrums are starting to abound..throwing things (er..throwing himself on the ground) when he doesn't get his way.  These are fun and exciting times and can sometimes be a trial that really tests my patience.  ah I guess it's a good thing I got laid off as it would have really been difficult to work from home, although I would like to find a job sometime soon.  I don't get a chance to get to my computer these days without him trying to take over..and skype grandpa.  Skype - a blessing and a curse.  Ha.  It's a great way to stay in touch with family and actually feel like you're seeing someone in person.  He is enjoying swim class and has no fear.  He is enjoying the time we spend going to the playgrounds nowadays.  I feel lucky to live in the neighborhood that I do.  Prospect Park alone has so many playground options if you're willing to take a walk.  Yesterday we went to a new playground location which was perfect for his age and then we went to the Prospect Park Zoo.  The Prospect Park Zoo is small and doesn't have as many animals as the Bronx Zoo but it was good enough for us.  I swear if he wasn't strapped into his stroller, he would have dived into the sea lion pit.  It was a beautiful hot day and he fell asleep on the way home.  He's asleep now - that's why I've gotten the opportunity to sneak in a blog post. 

The smell of summer is creeping up...I see posts for all the outdoor concerts and movies, street fairs, etc. for the season.  It's always a fun time in the city because there is so much to do and a lot of it for FREE!  It makes me feel happy and excited to be here even though I've lived here for so long.