Over the past few weeks Micah and I have been taking some extra time to do some fun things with Boo before the baby comes. I am so excited to be having another child, but I know it's going to be different for him when he doesn't have our undivided attention all the time. To be honest, I don't think he'll miss being an only child for long.
I was a nanny I was when pregnant with him, and up until last year when we moved for Micah's residency, Aiden was pretty much growing up with 4 older brothers and sisters. I know he was really lonely after we left, and I was so greatful that we had matched with another resident with a family (Laura and Ben and their kids James and Ally). James and Aiden are only 3 months apart, so we like to think they are best friends. Aiden gets so excited anytime we get together with them-which is pretty often.
We have been trying to gear Aiden up for the baby's arrival, always talking about it and pointing out different things to him about babies. He loves to go with me to the Dr's appointments to listen to the hearbeat. For awhile when I was on bedrest and going for an ultrasound every 2 weeks, he would always ask to go see baby pumpkin about 2 days before we were scheduled to go. He will be going to a sibling class in the next few weeks where they will practice putting on a diaper on a doll from home, feeding the baby, and holding the baby. And when he sees a baby toy, he asks to play with "Pumpkin's toy" and says he will show Pumpkin how to play with it and share nice. I really think he's going to be an awesome big brother, and a big help.
He loves to help me around the house whenever he can. Just today when I was vacuuming, he get's his Pooh push plane out and pretends to vacuum with me (thinking that this is just a big help for me) ;) I love his enthusiasm, and pray that it continues!
Anyway, here are some of the fun adventures we've had with our families these past few weeks...
At a water park with Auntie Neenee (Lauren) and Auntie Hiwey (Hilary-not pictured)
Fun with Kiki and Grandpa for the day (Micah's parents)
Miniature golfing with my family...unfortunately my battery died, so I didn't get many pictures. But Aiden would hit the ball, then go and pick it up, place it next to the hole and then hit it in...it was so funny :)
Having fun in the fountains :)
We are lucky to have some friends with lake houses :) Aiden's first jet ski ride and swim in open water!
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