Larry

Jonathon has been asking to go see the movie 'Tower Heist' for quite some time now. I've avoided it because of why he wants to see it. He likes Ben Stiller, who played "Larry" in 'A Night At The Museum.' Jonathon thinks "Larry" will be in the movie 'Tower Heist!' I've tried to explain that his name is really Ben Stiller and he is playing a different character, but it just hasn't connected with Jonathon.

Last night we decided to take him to see 'Tower Heist.' I was a little worried that he would not sit still and be quiet once he found out it was not "Larry." He did surprisingly well! The first part of the movie when they are setting the plot gave him a bit of trouble and he talked but not too bad. Throughout the movie when anyone called Ben Stiller "Josh" (his name in this movie) Jonathon would quietly say "Larry." LOL!!

I'm proud of Jonathon for sitting and watching a grown up movie even when it was different than what he was expecting. Once the real action started in the movie Jonathon really got into it! He was cheering the characters on, throwing punches when they fought, and laughed (a forced laugh - which is typical for him. He doesn't understand humor so he goes off what others are doing.) when the rest of the movie goers laughed. I see this experience as progress! I don't know that he realizes Ben Stiller plays different characters, but that's ok. It may come with time.