After waiting for what seemed like forever, we told Jackson the big news. We waited until the second doctors visit said everything was A-OK. Mommy wrapped a t-shirt and card into a big gift bag and gave it to Jack after he came home from school. The shirt is the one pictured above. No photos of Jackson wearing the shirt, the camera battery is dead.
The card showed two cute cartoon monkeys on the front. Daddy appreciated the humor, as two children under eight years old in the house will certainly result in references to our "zoo". The inside of the card was written simply so Jack could practice the reading skills he is learning at school.
"Jackson,
In August Mommy will have a baby.
You will be the big brother."
After processing the information for a few moments, Jackson was thrilled. You see, for several months he has been suggesting that he wanted a baby sister. Or even a baby brother. Daddy pointed out more than once that a baby wasn't something you could just ask for a Christmas and have Santa bring to you. (Daddy was careful to avoid questions as to where babies come from - he'll leave those questions for Mommy!)
So Jack is gearing up to be the big brother. Last night, when Daddy went to check on Jack at bedtime, Jack was sitting up in bed watching a DVD on his portable player. The disc? An instructional video on how to install a car seat properly. No kidding - Jack was watching intently and with all seriousness told Daddy that he could now help keep the baby safe.
Let's hope this feeling of tenderness and concern last awhile.
Jack didn't ask how he was going to bolt down a carseat to the rusty floor of the Jeep?
ReplyDeleteGlad that the news of a sibling went over well with him - if you want to have fun with him, tell him that he's gotta give up his bedroom for the new baby....