Tomorrow the boys are taking a Sibling Class at our local maternity center. It was scheduled for last week, but ended up being cancelled as the teacher was sick. As my due date is so close, they actually offered us a private class as a replacement which we happily accepted! They are teaching the boys how to hold a baby, how to care for a baby and how to be "gentle". They are also going to make a special "Welcome Baby Brother" sign to put in the baby's bassinet at the hospital. So cute!
On the flip side, I've been busy making little gifts for the boys from their new baby brother. I think they'll approve of him once they see the cool presents they've got. (Well for a few days anyway!) We've got all sorts of plans in place to smooth the transition.
- I have photos of the boys packed to put around my room, so when they come in, they see their pictures and don't feel *replaced*.
- I also got some great advice (Thanks Lisa!) to be sure their brother is down at the nursery so they can walk in and just have some time with mommy. Then together as a family, we'll all walk down to the nursery and wheel back their baby brother.
- Birthday cupcakes to celebrate the baby's birthday. (Thanks Auntie Meredith!)
- And of course, special gifts will be waiting for them from their new baby brother. That has to earn him stars in their book, right?
Hopefully the transition isn't too painful as the boys have each other. *silent prayer* I am anticipating the worst and hoping for the best.
Wait...my baby boys aren't going to be my "babies" anymore! Wow. Just typing all of this made me come to this realization. (cue waterworks) But they are going to be GREAT big brothers. Just watching them this morning - coloring, singing songs and sharing - makes my heart happy.
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