This place has such a way of calming me. It does not erase or solve my problems or our challenges, it is not magical or anything crazy...but it is a place where I feel understood. The milestones are not happening when any of us wish they would happen, the Down Syndrome is not suddenly an easy diagnosis to live with, but the playhouse is a place where I feel like I can see proof of normal life resuming. The world did not end or stop, it has just changed for us. As hard as it is to watch other children and families go through this, and see my son's future abilities unravel before me, it is soothing to be around people who just get it.Today was especially nice...both Pam (developmental therapist) and Cathy (physical therapist) were on hand during play time to give us small tips and encourage us. Best of all, Parker's daycare teacher Hilary came with us. I am so grateful for that! She asked if she could come without any suggestions or comments from me, and took time out of the limited weekend time that she has to spend unpaid hours with my son. It just shows me how much she cares about Parker, and therefore, how much she is willing to do to learn to help him. We are lucky!
Megan - you're so lucky to have a daycare provider like Hilary! She sounds great!
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