Our Last Katie

Katie and Sam

Sam has been in speech therapy since last September. We were blessed with Miss Katie who came to our house twice a week for almost an entire year. Through our 1/2 hour sessions and  many months, our family formed a special bond with her. She always arrived at our house with a smile on her face and the aura of eagerness to teach  and make  a difference. I will tell you that through out the year, Sam sometimes didn't want her to come. It was usually when he was involved in something ,(and you know how 5 years olds are) sometimes transition is tough. She never took it personally and would have a super fun activity planned for them. He ALWAYS was attentive and tried his best. They worked on his 'snake and shark' sounds for months and when he finally got it, I think she was as happy as me. They moved onto more complex sounds and proper language skills. He has really progressed nicely. 

Today was our last session with Miss Katie. Last night I told him it was going to be his last Katie. I was half expecting him to be upset but he wasn't. He just yelled out YEAH!!! So I said- ok why are you so happy? He told me that it just meant that he was closer to his first day of school and he was really excited. 

So in thinking about that for a while, I think Katie gave him more than just learning vocabulary sounds. She helped nurture a love of learning. Isn't that the best gift a teacher can give?? :)

Beth will definitely miss prancing around in her princess dresses and showing off for Miss Katie. 

Thank you Katie for coming into our crazy lives with patience and guidance. 

Thank you for helping Brian and I add one more brick to the ever rising foundation in Sam's life. Please keep in touch. We wish you all the best in all your future endeavors.

xoxo, Tara

***Quick Side Note***

She really does have remarkable fortitude because, me being an older sister, I of corse tried to set her up on a date with Patrick. Wouldn't they be cute??? Oh- that's besides the point. Thank you for ignoring me and my crazy ideas. Thanks for not being too uncomfortable to come back to our house. :)

BUT... if you ever change your mind.... :)

Always have to have hope, right! :))))))