Last Wednesday's Quest found us forging the trail to our first NYC API meeting. I've been active with the group online for two years, but its never been P's bag, until it linked in his brain with a book we'd read about Halloween parties:)
We trekked over with Yoav and his mama, reading said book en route. P was So excited, but was immediately overwhelmed when we walked into the room. And trust me, it was as low key as possible. But there were a lot of new faces and he wasn't sure what the expectations were, so he stuck to my side and drug BB along for the nervous ride.
The plate of brownies certainly helped his comfort level and he came out of his shell when he saw a little witch with orange hair, whispering loudly "mama!! Look! What's that?" But he knew Exactly what she was and couldn't stop the smile from spreading.
I asked if he wanted to leave, but he was determined to stay for a bit, however painful it seemed. Then entertainment entered the stage and there was some song singing, alphabet making and bubble blowing.
P always seems defensive when grown ups get up in front of him and tell him to clap his hands or sing this or that. He plants the most determined little fists possible deep down into his lap and sits motionless. Yet, he wanted to stay :)
P always seems defensive when grown ups get up in front of him and tell him to clap his hands or sing this or that. He plants the most determined little fists possible deep down into his lap and sits motionless. Yet, he wanted to stay :)
Finally he fessed to only being interested in the goody bags given before departure (like in his book) so we took ours and headed out. He was exquisitely pleased with the whole ordeal, despite how it seemed to me :)
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