Iron Man 3

In everything there is always a follow up. It helps enhance the existing experience. With all the excitement from their 3D rides, Peter wanted to do a follow up with a full 3D movie.  And the one screening at the moment was Iron Man 3. This week Peter would be leaving for another job assignment. So before he left, he wanted to do a follow up with Ivan.

We introduced to Ivan the idea of sitting through a whole 3D movie. We told him that the show was called Iron Man. His brother El, helped him to download a game featuring the Iron Man. Ivan was very interested with the game and played it very well. 

The next step, was the movie. Peter took the boys down to the theater for the show. Baby and I stayed home, as we could not sit through. Ivan was excited, as he got his popcorn, and headed in.

In hand you will see that Ivan has his Lion King figurine one of this security items. He also had a couple more in his bag, along with his bottle of mineral water, his ear phones and Ipod, which are his basic materials.

 

  

Ivan had a great time at the movies! He spoke to me about the show and that he liked it very much. 

Peter shared with me, that as suspected, Ivan had used his ear phones during the show. It wasn't plugged in, but he wanted it in his ears. Always plan in advance your outing. Bring along whatever you think your child would need. 

It is important to plan an outing to the movies, that would minimize as much distraction as you can.

Here are some tips:

• Choose a school day to visit the movies, you will be able to avoid the rush of patrons
• Choose the first show for the same reasons
• Pick the last week of screening to avoid  a degree of the hassle and noise
• If possible choose a theater that has free seating, you child may want to choose a seat himself
• Prepare a jacket, as the theater would be extra cold with lesser people
• Bring along ear phones, or anything that you think your child would need to reduce the light or sound, should it affect your child alot
• Always talk to your child about going for the movies, before going
• Bring along security items that will help keep your child calm

If you find that your child cannot last through out the whole movie, it's okay. In the beginning, Ivan couldn't either. Either Peter or I would follow Ivan out and walk around the mall, until the rest had finished watching the movie. Should the theater be rather empty,I would allow Ivan to walk around a little. See what works for you, and what helps your child to be comfortable.

Good luck and enjoy experimenting new things with your child!