heymae

Ninja Baby

25
Sep 2009

Things have been CRAZY here! Way, way too much going on! We got everything worked out with our old and new landlords! We have move-in and move-out dates! I gave all my parents notice that I was closing! We have started the loooonnngggg process of going through things, figuring out what we need to get rid of and what we can take with us. It amazes me the amount of stuff we have! That we do not even use! Our yard sale last weekend was a HUGE success and so much fun! I still have a bunch more stuff to get rid of though, so right now I am all over Craigslist and Freecycle.

We are down to just 44 days until Rocky’s due date! Zane is totally freaking out with excitement! When we told Zane I was pregnant we bought him a book about being a big brother! It talks all about the changes that will happen when the baby arrives, what to expect while Mom is pregnant, what to do if you get frustrated with the baby, it really is a great book, especially for Zane! Last night we were reading it again, and one of the sections talked about any worries that Zane might have. I had never really asked him about his worries, since he is such a laid back dude and so excited all the time I just assumed he didn’t really have any. Well, it turns out Zane has had quite a bit on his mind. As soon as I asked him he started rambling off an entire list of worries!

1- He is going to have to stay inside the house for a very long time. (We figured out he meant that if he wants to go to the park, he is going to have to wait until the baby is ready, and babies take forever..)

2-Rocky is going to get all the presents and Zane will get none.

3-He Poops.

4-He cries. Eventually, they are going to be sharing a room and Zane was very concerned that the baby would be crying and bothering Zane, but we would not hear it. Now, I have vacuumed Zane’s room before while he was sleeping, I do not think Zane realizes what a heavy sleeper he is. Also, I wake up if Ian or Zane even coughs at night, so I think we will be okay.

5-Rocky is going to be born a Ninja Baby and come out and punch Zane in the face. I was no help with this one. It is a big concern for all of us.

After a lot of talking and hugs I think Zane is feeling much better. He is going to make such a great big brother! My mother and sister are throwing me a baby shower in a few weeks, and part of the shower is a big brother party for Zane! He doesn’t know it yet, but I think he is going to be really pleased and it will make him even more excited! He is also attending a Big Brother Party at the birthing center we are delivering at next week! They are going to talk to him about being a big brother and give him a tour of the delivery rooms so he will not be scared when he comes to visit!

There is so much change going on for him right now, moving, becoming a big brother, getting used to his new class at school…Luckily, he is a pretty go with the flow type of kid. We are just trying to do everything we can to make things as smooth as possible for him! We were even able to convince our neighbor to hold onto his trampoline so he can come over and use it! I think everything is going to work out fine.