The hospital offered a sibling class and we thought for $15 we would see what it was all about. Ty was first given a tour of the hosipital where Mommy would be staying and a stop at the nursery window. He was really excited to see two babies, one a girl and the other a boy. We moved onto the classroom where he was then given a baby and taught how to hold her, burp her, change her diaper and swaddle her in a blankie. Ty was all about the feeding part and the diaper part and did try all the other tasks but was quick to move on. Ty didn't even need instruction with the diaper, he pulled the old one off, took the wipe and cleaned her up and didn't need much help at all with putting the new one on! (I think we're going to have a great little helper!!!) After he accomplished something he wanted us to try it afterwards. He was the youngest in the class so I'm not real sure how much he was able to grasp, but I was glad he behaved and gave a good try and listened to the teacher. They played a video which covered a lot of ground with a silly, kid appeal and he didn't make a peep. And, at the end of the class all the kids were presented with a certificate, Ty's was for being a terrific big brother!
Yum, yum baby!
Here Dada, you burp her too!
He's not afraid to change that poopy diaper!
What a good cuddler!
Wonder what she tastes like?
Maybe she can get more milk this way!
Graduation!
3 comments:
It brings tears to my eyes that Ty is so grown up, he can do those things! I want him to stay small, but it's Laci's turn now. Looks like he will make a wonderful helper.
Ditto, Amy! I just know he will be a wonderful big brother!
What a great helper!!! Such a big brother already!
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