We’ve been reading the books, reminiscing about when he was a baby, letting him pick out onesies, answering and asking a lot of questions, visiting friends with newborns and talking about how things are going change, but no matter how hard we try to dot all the i’s and cross all the t’s, nothing can truly prepare our household for a baby or Lucas to be a big brother.
After learning from a good friend that there was such a thing as a Sibling Preparation Class, I promptly took to the Web and signed up Lucas.
I figured it couldn’t hurt for him to hear from someone other than Mommy and Daddy how to be helpful, patient and careful with his baby sister, our baby, as we call her. Lucas even got a lesson in swaddling and diaper changing.
Seeing the gleam in his eyes as he shared with the instructor how he has seen our baby doing somersaults on a computer screen in the doctor’s office made my night, but I especially loved how he suggested that someday his little sister attend a sibling class of her own so that she can learn how to be a good sibling too. My smart little firstborn.
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Day 14: Today I am thankful for my husband’s successful business, European Collectibles on PCH, a classic car dealership. It is his dream realized and our livelihood and today is celebrating its three year anniversary! #30daysofgratitude
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Love that there is such a course, that’s awesome!
Lucas will be a very good big brother – he already has that in his heart. xo
I had no idea they had courses like that – that’s so great! I believe one can never be too prepared and I know my kids always like to have an opinion other than mine…
Also – congrats to your husband’s business anniversary, it’s awesome to live your dream!
Love this idea! So glad it was a good course.
I took Cady to one of these classes. The kids painted a baby tshirt for their little brothers and sisters. I still have the one she made. A few days afterward she was walking around carrying her life-size doll by the head. “Is that how you’re supposed to carry a baby?” My nervous momma heart was freaking out. A flat look my way, “No, but this isn’t a real baby.” Thankfully she never tried to cover James around by his head.
He is going to be the best big brother ever!
What a great course! He will be an awesome big brother. 🙂
I love how little kids are so excited to be big brothers and sisters. Sometimes you think they will be jealous and averse to the idea, but they really do take to it!
aw, this warms my heart so much! I love all the ways you’re including Lucas in the whole process. He will be so ready! Well, as ready as a brother can be. Love.
SO exciting for all of you! Cannot wait!
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He’s going to be the best big brother ever!
xo
There’s nothing better than a young child being excited to be a big brother or sister! How much fun are you having right now? 🙂
There is a class for this? Wow! That’s pretty neat! I have no doubt in my mind that Lucas will be a fantastic big brother! I know that I can’t wait to have a niece!!!