On our Anniversary night, Brian ended up getting home late. He has been working a lot lately. He always works a lot but even more than usual. It seems like I am always thinking it will calm down but in reality it never will. Brian will always be working a lot but he always has time for the kids which is all that matters. Once Brian got home we went to Wendy's because I did not make dinner because I thought we were going out. By the time we got there, Sydney was hungry. She calmed down for a little bit so we decided just to eat there. Austin sat in front of a window and was able to see all the trucks and buses on Route 82. That made Austin really happy. I ended up having to go to the car and feed Sydney. While I was gone, Austin was throwing away trash (something he loves to do). The workers at Wendy's liked Austin so much she even came to our table later after watching him and gave him a free Frosty. It was Austin's lucky day. We got each other Anniversary cards but they are still sitting on the table. It has been so crazy that we have not opened them yet. We will get there (as Brian is updating the blog with pictures, we've still not opened them as of Nov 23!).
Grandma and Grandpa B came up this weekend. They spent Saturday with us and the kids. Austin had fun playing with them. It was nice to see them. It is sad that we are unable to see them more since they live in South Carolina. Sydney took a bottle well from Grandpa B so that was good. Sydney is getting much better at taking the bottle. It is still not her preference but she will take it without screaming too much now. Thank goodness!
On Sunday, my parents came up. They helped us do our leaves. Austin really likes playing in the leaves. It was a nice day. Then we had dinner. After dinner, Austin, Brian and I went to Boo at the Zoo. Austin was a lion. He was so cute!!! We walked around the zoo for a few hours. The weather was perfect too. We all had a really good time. It is nice to do things with just Austin right now. Austin has done a fantastic job adjusting to having a sister. So any little reward we can give him he deserves it.
Austin is starting to have a few more tantrums. It is usually when he does not get his way. During his tantrums, he has a complete meltdown. We have found it's better just to ignore him for a little while. Once he calms down we talk to him, hug him, and try to distract him with something else. There are times it is difficult to remain calm during his tantrums. For the most part I have done fairly well but I have raised my voice at times. I don't like when I do so I am trying to do better with that.
This week it has been unseasonably warm. It is great because we have been going for our nightly walks. Then Austin and Brian get to play outside well past dark. They are enjoying that. Brian is putting up cameras outside so we will be able to see the kids play outside as they get older. Austin is helping him at night with that project.
This coming weekend is Halloween weekend. We will be trick or treating at Grandma's and Papa's. Austin will have fun again this weekend!
Austin really liked boo at the zoo, but it kept him out past his bedtime. By the time he got home, he was exhausted!
Austin is starting to have a few more tantrums. It is usually when he does not get his way. During his tantrums, he has a complete meltdown. We have found it's better just to ignore him for a little while. Once he calms down we talk to him, hug him, and try to distract him with something else. There are times it is difficult to remain calm during his tantrums. For the most part I have done fairly well but I have raised my voice at times. I don't like when I do so I am trying to do better with that. 
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