Elena

Elena

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Just a few pics

I'm sorry it's been so long since I updated. Here are a few pictures from this last Christmas and last month. I'll try to get some more posts done soon. 







Lunch and a movie

Proud momma here! Tuesday was my birthday and my mom and I decided to go out to lunch. We were nervous about it because Elena would be with us and she does not do well out in public. Let me paint you a picture.

A year or so ago -- Mom, Elena and I decide to do lunch. The restaurant is nearly empty. Soon after we get to the restaurant Elena gets restless. We yells and touches/throws everything. We have to get up several times to walk with her outside while waiting for our food. She's crying and just not having it. Almost as soon as the food gets to the table we pack it up and go home feeling frustrated and defeated.

Tuesday -- We all go to lunch again. While waiting for her food, Elena happily colors. When the food comes, she gets impatience but is quickly calmed and then waits for her food. She uses a fork to eat! She politely asks for a drink and more food. When she got too loud, a reminder was all she needed to be quiet again. Overall, she was amazing!

After lunch we wanted to do something else but weren't sure what we would do with Elena. We decided to chance it at the movies. We chose "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2" at the dollar theatre. We figured since it was a weekday and in the early afternoon we'd have a better chance of not having a full theatre in case Elena got loud and if we got kicked out at least it was only $1. ELENA HAS NEVER BEEN TO A MOVIE THEATRE BEFORE.

I got Elena some headphones with descriptive video and they worked wonders at keeping her entertained. The movie was an hour and a half long. For the first hour, Elena was perfect. She loved listening to her headphones and rocking in her chair. Then she got restless and a little loud. She climbed into my lab and I was able to keep her calm enough to finish the movie. My mom and I were very pleasantly surprised! Even when Elena got restless she wasn't loud enough to be asked to leave, even if the theatre hadn't been empty. I'm so proud and everyone was able to have a good time.

(Sorry for the blurry pics.)