Birth to 3 has been coming to my house since my buddy was 4 weeks old. There have been small changes and additions to our team but for the most part they've supported, educated, and worked my buddy to the bone for the past 3 years. When he hears that knock, his face lights up and he goes running to the door.
Monkey bear has been known to play speech therapy or physical therapy - games that I'm sure aren't in every house! She studied the therapists and helped with encouraging words then puts her babies through the trenches.
There have been times when I didn't want someone coming over twice a week every week and felt like my child wasn't my own. It's tough having the 'homework' and list of exercises I should be doing with my buddy. I always dreaded the report of, "he hasn't done anything new." But I know with all my heart that he would never be doing all the things he is able to do without their guidance and knowledge.
Our Birth to 3 team came the other day for a goodbye party. Since it was a party, monkey bear insisted I bake a cake. They brought balloons and presents - even one for monkey bear for being such a good helper. They all ate cake even though it was 9:30am. There were hugs all around. My buddy made two rounds with the hugs and gave out some kisses as well. It was bittersweet.
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