mrsmeltingcrayons

Was there excitement leading up to this milestone? (Assuming you knew beforehand that it would be occurring) What was the atmosphere among staff? Was it strictly professional and scientific, or were there some high-fives thrown around?

If you could suddenly talk to bats, what's the first question you would ask?

You put it so well. So many people say they want the choice to be the child's, but the window of opportunity for best results is very small. If they choose to wait to let the child make the decision, they've already made one choice a lot less feasible. You sound like a knowledge, supportive, wonderful parent. I'm glad people like you exist.