We found out we were pregnant with Kai the last few days we were living in London. So before we flew back home to the States we decided to make him a teddy bear from the famous toy store in London called Hamleys. Well "Hamley" the teddy bear has slept in Kai's bed ever since he came home from the hospital. That is really saying something too because Kai has never allowed any other toy, stuffed animal etc. in there.
So, we decided that it would be fun to take Kai to our local Build A Bear and let him make Baby Sister her very own teddy bear. I think we will have him bring it to the hospital when he comes to meet her. Perhaps she will also have a small gift for Kai. He seemed to enjoy making the bear and very clearly explained to the workers that this teddy bear would be for his sister because he already has Hamley. Hamley came along for the trip by the way. I believe it was his first trip out of our house in a very long time. Hamley generally prefers to keep watch over Kai's bed.
Kai following the workers instructions about the wishes you make before putting the heart inside the bear:
Giving the bear its air bath:
It was a fun time. We ended the special adventure by letting Kai go to town on his very own ice cream cone. He usually isn't a huge ice cream fan, but it sure is nice and cold on a HOT night.
2 comments:
What a wonderful tradition!
You guys are so great about making your kids (meaning including the one to come) feel special and loved.
I'm so happy that your C is on the calendar - what perfect timing to come right AFTER Kai's birthday so that he can once again enjoy your complete attention.
One last thing: one of my first memories as a kid was getting the present that my "sister gave me" when she was born. I still remember the dress, the doll that went with it, and even receiving it - so that's a really good idea to have Baby Sister give something to Kai.
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