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July 15, 2005
Dear Gus,
Are you ready?
You have approximately seven months to prepare yourself for big brotherdom.
This is not a job to take lightly, oh no.
You will need to teach Baby D2 the importance of pillow piling, of bird watching, of giving Zeppo yum yums... You'll need to teach Baby D2 that it is not okay to stand up on the couch (maybe you need to teach yourself that first), that baths are fun, walks in the wagon are a blast, and that changing diapers may not be pleasant but is oh so important (I know you're not convinced of this yet...).
Things will be really different with another character in our family, but I think different in a great way. Another person to laugh with, read books with, give hugs to, eat dinner with... Someone who will have your back (once they can get off their back), and someone you can giggle with late into the night.
My belly is starting to get a little rounder (no, it's not just the ice cream), and I feel more nauseated this time around than I did with you, but then again, I didn't even know I was pregnant with you until you were about nine weeks along. Everything seems to be going really well, and I'll go see the doctor for the first time next Thursday. Luckily my doctor wasn't worried enough to see me earlier (based on my bedrest history), so I've felt less anxiety...sort of. I'm a little nervous, but don't you worry Gus, we know enough now to be as careful as we can be, and we'll find out more soon.
Until then, I'm going to gobble up my one-on-one time with you as much as I can.
Posted by janna at July 15, 2005 09:24 PM
Comments
Oh my gosh, Gustav! Big brotherdom? You lucky guy. I want you to know that while this is a very serious change in your life, it certainly can work to your advantage. Just a few tips: 1. Always, always be willing to run and get that diaper for Mama. (you will still be the talk of the house because you are such a "big helper") 2. Take advantage of having one parent all to yourself. (afterall, someone else will be somewhat busy with the new one and this could mean serious fun time for Gus with one parent who is tired enough to be alot more liberal with some things....) 3. Remember, you still rule the roost, from the kids perspective. You will now have someone who will believe and follow every word you say. This might be a great time to tell your new sib that you did indeed write "Blowin' in the Wind." The new sib will believe you, oh, wait that was me. The important thing is that the song may be different, but the total outrage that someone else would steal it and make a ton of money off of it will be the same. This will be the one person who thinks you are the King. You really will have the power now. The most important thing is that you are already such a great example for a new one to follow, what a lucky baby! More tips on sibling monarchy later . Congratulations, Gus, Janna and John!!! love you all (4) Aunt Deb
Posted by: Aunt Deb at July 16, 2005 05:22 AM