Blog #Children’s Disability Services

It’s Maisie’s last day of playschool and she has an eye test but I’m hoping her daddy can make it back in time to enjoy what remains of an amazing two years with teacher Maria and teacher Edel. From the moment I met Maria she told me she would love to have Maisie in her class. She is Spanish and has a calm and wonderful way with children. Edel was Maisie’s AIM worker and they formed a bond immediately, with Maisie running to her for hugs every morning. I feel sad that her time has ended at Eden, it has gone all too quickly. I know they will miss her but Maisie has left an impression with her playfulness and independent personality that she will always be remembered there. Now she is surely ready for big school and all that awaits her there.

My next blog was going to be on toilet training but I’ve been noticing how involved Maisie wants to get in everything her siblings are doing, particularly when it comes to sport. Besides I don’t really want to write about cleaning up another accident for the umpteenth time. There is no magic wand and what it comes down to is patience and praise, hiding any frustration and knowing that she and I are doing our best and there will be a time when cleaning up pee will be a thing of the past. Then I know it’ll be the right time to get a dog so I can start doing it all over again! Maisie’s dad says going into see her in the mornings is the same exciting feeling he has on Christmas mornings. She is always so happy to see us and says and signs Good Morning, it’s so cute. Se also asks for chocolate buttons so maybe she thinks it’s Christmas morning too?! For me despite the challenges toilet training brings and the emotional and physical impact that comes with being a parent of young kids, those joyous moments with her really count for a lot.