Big Brother Class

Our local hospital had a Big Brother/Big Sister class in December, so we signed Owen up! One of the pre-requisites was that the new big brother bring a "doll" so he could see how diapers went on and how to hold a baby. Owen promptly told Allison that he didn't want a doll, so a compromise was made and after a trip to "Build-a-Bear", we had a brand new.... Dr. Kitty!

The first part of the class was a story time about how to be a new big brother. Then we practiced holding Kitty and showing how diapers went on. Owen learned how he could be a big helper when his little sister arrives.

After that, we went on a walking tour of the birthing center at the hospital. Owen got to see the delivery rooms and the special warming tables for when his little sister is first born. Then we went over to the observation room to see where the little bitty babies stay sometimes.

Finally, he got an official certificate saying he was ready to be a big brother!