i'm a new big brother
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Book about being a new big brother.TRANSCRIPT
I’m A New Big Brother Created By, Shani Thornton
Dedicated to my two peas in a pod, Gavin and Blake
My name is Gavin and this is my story about how I became a big brother.
This is my family. I have a Mommy, Daddy and a bulldog named Bugz. Daddy and Mommy told me that I was going to be a big brother soon and we would have a new baby in our family. I was excited and couldn’t wait to play with my new baby brother or sister.
The baby is growing inside my Mommy’s tummy. She told me that her belly would get bigger and bigger as the baby grew. This is a picture of the baby. When Mommy went to the doctor they used a machine called an ultrasound to take the picture. The doctor said that the baby has to keep growing. Soon we will find out if the baby is a boy or a girl. I think it’s a boy!
Mommy and Daddy said that the baby could hear my voice and feel my hugs and kisses. I love to read and talk to my new baby. I keep asking when the baby will be here, but Mommy tells me that it needs to keep growing to stay healthy and strong. She said it would be here in a few months.
Mommy and Daddy decided to name the baby, Blake. They said they wanted to paint his bedroom and that I could help. I had so much fun working with Daddy.
When we found out that the baby is a boy. I was so excited! I picked out a blue balloon and we took a picture to tell all of our family and friends.
I wanted to make a picture to hang up in Blake’s new room. I had so much fun making it. I put the names of everyone in our family. I hope that he likes it.
Mommy said that Blake would be born soon so she packed a bag to go to the hospital. Daddy said he had to go with Mommy, so I stayed at home with my Papa. Everyone was really excited to meet Blake, especially me.
After Blake was born I got to go to the hospital to meet him. I was so excited to see Mommy and Daddy too. The nurse gave me a special big brother bracelet and brought me to his room. I brought my new fire truck to show Blake and flowers for Mommy.
Blake was so tiny and very sleepy. I got to hold him and give him lots of kisses. Daddy told me that it was very important to wash my hands really good so I won’t spread any germs to Blake. I made sure that the rest of the family also washed their hands.
When Mommy and Blake came home, Papa and I surprised them by decorating the house with balloons and a stork sign. I showed Blake our home and his bedroom. Daddy said that Blake would sleep in the basinet in their room until he gets a little bigger to sleep in his crib. I showed Blake my toys and read him my favorite books.
Blake slept a lot when he came home. Mommy said that babies need a lot of sleep so their bodies can grow. I loved to snuggle up next to him and wrap him in a blanket.
Mommy said that it was important for Blake to play on his tummy. She said it would help his body become stronger so he could learn to hold up his head. Sometimes he would cry when he laid down so I tried to make him feel better by bringing him toys and lying next to him.
When Blake cries, I try to help by giving him a binky or rocking his chair.
Daddy says that when babies cry they are trying to tell us that they need something. They might need a diaper change, a bottle, a nap or a cuddle.
I love having a baby brother. When we go for walks, I get to show him how I ride a bike. He smiles and makes silly noises. When we go out, people always look at him and say he is so cute. Then they say that I must be a really good big brother. I think I am.
I get to help Mommy and Daddy give Blake a bath. I like to play peek a boo with him and splash the water.
Mommy said that we have to teach Blake how to eat. I help give him baby food with a little spoon. Sometimes he spits it out and I think it is funny.
Blake likes to watch me play with my toys. Daddy said that when he gets a little bigger he would want to play with them too. He said that I would have to share with him, just like I do with my friends.
I like hanging out with Blake and teaching him new things, like how to play soccer and have fun in a swing. I know that when he is able to walk we will get to do more fun things together.
The holidays have been more fun too this year because Blake is part of our family. I love to dress in the same matching clothes because we are brothers.
Mommy and Daddy say that we have a very special bond. We love each other so much and have become best friends, who are brothers. I love being a big brother and I think Blake loves it too!
The End
Created By, Shani Thornton
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