Kids' Reactions

The kids' reactions to a new baby brother was absolutely priceless!

Max has been asking for a baby brother for a while so he was thrilled when we told him he was going to have a baby brother. Max says he is most excited that there is going to be three boys and three girls in our house - EQUAL! He pointed out that since he has an extra big bed now (Peter's childhood full bed) the new baby could sleep with him.  Max was the first to share our news with his teachers, other parents, neighbors, grandparents and a few strangers. His most recent question: "How did the baby get in there?"

Kate is beyond excited!!!  First question: "Do we know what we are going to name him...I think Nicholas or BATMAN would be good!" Of course, Batman is on the short list now. :) These suggestions were followed by more logistical questions like food, clothes and sleeping arrangements.  She is most excited about teaching him all the things she knows and having Anna for a roommate.

Anna understand a lot more than we anticipated.  She immediately showed us how she would hold the new baby boy and sing him songs. Anna loves going to the u/s to see the "baby movie" and can identify the head, tummy, hands, feet and nose. She is constantly telling me she has a baby in her tummy too. She recently suggested the baby boy could sleep in her crib when he came out of my tummy!