We made Katelyn a part of our pregnancy with Shaun as much as possible with a not quite 2 year old. She kissed my tummy, called it baby, etc. but we really had no idea how much she "got it".
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When we were in the hospital she basically wanted nothing to do with Shaun so I was a bit worried.
However, within minutes of getting home, she was all over him and still continues to be.
She feeds him, whether he's hungry or not and sometimes takes his bottle away when he is hungry.
She is the first to say "Shaun's crying, Shaun's crying" and will continue until he stops. She comes running with his bottle, pacifier (not that he ever takes it), blanket, and now toys. She says shhhh it's okay, it's okay while petting his head.
She changes diapers (have to keep a close eye on her).
I love watching them interact. They have a special bond. They will sit and look at each other and just laugh and laugh. I have no idea what is so funny, but I can't help but laugh, it's the sweetest sound ever.
She plays peek a boo with him.
When he was first born she would stand next to whoever was holding him until they gave him back. She then progressed to letting others hold him, but when it was time to go she would stand next to his car seat until he was put back in, then she'd get her coat and boots on. She's not fond of other kids touching him though.
She loves his toys (her old ones she's outgrown and not touched in forever) and always says "my turn, my turn" and then has to get in or play with them whether it be the bumbo, exersaucer, bath mat, etc. It's a good thing she's so light.
She's been allowed to hold him since he was born (with help/supervision of course). We wanted to make her as much of a part as possible so she didn't feel left out/jealous. It has worked great. When I took them for Easter pictures the photographer asked me if she could hold Shaun. I said yes, she does it all of the time. After she took the pictures she said she was very surprised as you wouldn't except that for a 2 year old and a 5 month old most of the time and I explained our reasoning.
Now that he's bigger and stronger, if she gets within his reach, he grabs onto her whether it's by the hair or shirt, and she doesn't care for that at all, haha. My brother and I have a very close relationship and I hope these two grow up the same way.
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Sabrina likes to play momma to Tessa (or her dolls when I'm no able to let her help with Tessa). It is really cute some days and really slows me down other days. But it cracks me up when Sabrina gives her opinion on why Tessa is crying (Tessa hungry, mommy! or Tessa tired. Tessa take nap!)
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