Katie had always come to the playhouse at CityKidz Ottawa with her beloved mom, feeling a bit unsure about joining in without her by her side. But it was at our Christmas Party on December 16th, 2023, that something truly magical happened! 😍
As we all gathered around tables, adorning trees with sparkling decorations, devouring delicious food, and challenging each other with Christmas trivia, a new friendship began to blossom. Right beside Katie, sat Jesse, and little did they know, they were family! 🤝💞
At that moment, something special happened. Katie, who had previously only interacted with her mom, and Alex, one of our Home Visit Captains, started talking and playing with Jesse. It was an incredible sight to witness as she quickly broke out of her shell, engaging and laughing with a kid her own age. 😄🌈
Katie couldn’t contain her excitement! She whispered in Alex’s ear, sharing the news that she and Jesse were cousins, completely oblivious to the fact that they were both part of CityKidz. From that point on, they became inseparable. The rest of the playhouse was spent with these two adorable cousins laughing, adventuring, and truly savoring the joy of being together. 🤗❤️
This remarkable experience has opened up a whole new world of possibilities for Katie. What was once a need to be near her mom has transformed into a newfound confidence in connecting and bonding with kids her own age. We couldn’t be prouder and more hopeful for Katie’s future at CityKidz! 😊🌟
Let’s cheer on Katie as she takes this incredible step forward, potentially attending playhouse sessions without her mom soon. Look out, world, here comes Katie, ready to thrive and embrace all the friendships and adventures CityKidz has to offer! 🎉🌈