Changing Schools

Once upon a time Mason went to Early Intervention. His Grandma didn't work there anymore but he got the next best thing: Miss Collette. Mason is shy and quiet in new situations and sweet Collette helped him feel comfortable and happy. She sang songs with him, played with him, and helped him with his speech. Mason's favorite day was Monday because Mondays were school days. Once a month a very special thing would happen and Collette would come to our house and spend time with us and share wonderful activities for us to do later.


Then one day Mason became a big boy. He turned three. He got a special crown from school. When you turn three it means it is time for a new school. We were all very sad to say goodbye to Collette and her wonderful aides. They helped us more than they'll ever know. It was so wonderful to know so many professionals were willing to help us out and to spend time with our family.




Now that Mason is three he gets to go to Iron County Pre-School until school is out for the summer. It was really neat to sit down with a half dozen people and talk about how Mason is doing and what we can do for him. As his mom I always feel anxious and concerned about him. How cool to have a bunch of others on my team! Another thing that has really helped me out is when I found out our neighbor three houses down will be his Speech Therapist and our next door neighbor will be in his classroom.



Mason goes to school twice a week now and for a little bit longer. His favorite part is that he gets to ride a bus! It comes right to our house. They have booster seats for all the kids. Sister Poulson from our ward is on the bus to keep an eye on him. Having her there helps me not feel so nervous about sending my little baby on the bus. I feel really blessed to have so many people we know be involved with this experience. I feel like we've been sent angels.



My favorite part is when he gets home from school. Although he isn't gone very long it feels much longer. I love to hear about what he did, to read the notes his teacher sends in his back pack, and to witness his speech improve.