Peeper is so excited about welcoming the new baby. It is beyond precious to see her bond with the baby while I’m still pregnant.
“Want to open that baby!” Peeper will say, lifting up my shirt or, more awkwardly, my dress.
She puts her hands on my round bump and leans in close, her nose almost touching my belly button.
And she smiles.
Peeper has already begun to bond with the baby. She asks to see her, brings her toys, asks me to sing her little sister a song, puts the spout of her sippy cup on my belly and gives her hugs. Sometimes she’ll shyly wave.
Some mornings when I lift Peeper out of the crib, her first request is, “Wanna see the baby.” She’ll stand in her jammies with her halo of curls mussed every which way and place her hands on my bump. Her dimples are never as precious as when she shares a smile with her unborn sister. Their bond is already strong.
Can’t wait for little sister to arrive
Lately, her favorite thing is to lick—yes, lick—the baby (well, my belly anyway). It always turns into a tickle fest as I shout, “You’re too weird!” and go after her armpits. Peeper’s infectious giggles reduce us to a laughing heap.
“That baby’s gonna be born soon,” she adds, too. We read a lot of books about becoming a big sister and talk about how Mama and Dada will go to the hospital for the doctor and nurses to help the baby be born. It’s hard to say how much has really sunk in, but she surely understands some of it.
We’re all eagerly awaiting Kiwi’s arrival. Each day that passes makes me a little more uncomfortable and a little more impatient, but I continue to remind myself that this tiny person will come when she’s ready—and not a moment sooner.
In the meantime, it’s wonderful to see Peeper continue to love on her little sister and bond with the baby. I can’t wait to see how she’ll react to the new baby and how she’ll grow into her role as big sister.
I may feel enormous and wake Eric with my grunting every time I have to roll over in bed, but I wouldn’t trade these chances to see Peeper interact with in-utero Kiwi for anything—even if my belly is covered in toddler spit.
Oh, Peeper. That girl melts my heart.
My heart is in a constant state of gooey melted puddle-ness.
So beautiful. I’m glad you wrote this down so you can remember it later- these sweet moments can get lost so easily! Crazy that your next post could be post-baby! If so, lots of healthy thoughts to you and the babe.
Thank you, Ali! I sure hope that’s the case! 🙂
I’m down w Edie … “Wanna see the baby!” Hope Kiwi likes things Edie likes: water (in all of its iterations and venues, including rivers), books, her mom and dad … and crampa’s fishtank.
Haha! Something tells me this one will be a water baby, too—and will love to help feed Grandpa Shempy’s fish!
How adorable is she?! I love this story. She’s gonna be a great big sister!
I think so, too!
This put the biggest smile on my face! What a sweetie!
“Want to open that baby!” Love it! She’s going to be a wonderful big sister. Great post.
Cute! Big sister is ready.
It’s going to be fun for you guys to watch her interact with the baby as it comes! I’ve heard of kids confused when they see the real baby instead of a stomach…haha. Adorable!
Oh, this is so exciting. She will LOVE this baby. Congratulations!
So precious!!! She’s going to be such a great big sister!!! <3