IHOP today...

Though the kitchen was slow (painfully so), our server recognized us as the regulars we are.  I guess all the servers know what Jimmy is there to work on at this point - she commented on the improvement that he has made in getting through meals in the restaurant.  And he has - though he still requests McDonalds, his transitions into IHOP are much better.  Less crying and jumping around while he waits for his food.  

The Target part of the outing is improving as well.  Reduced elopement, no meltdowns over the DVDs.  He started at ten minute visits, stepped up to 15, and now he is headed for 20 minute visits.  No more all over the store, no more running, no more carrying him out when he can't have twelve copies of Basic Instinct because he likes the logo on the box.

Big or small, improvements always improve the quality of his life and mine as well.