Big Brother

Welcoming Zaiden into our family and home has been an exciting transition. When we started the adoption process for the second time, we began talking to Zander about being a big brother. He was excited about it as some of his friends at daycare are also big brothers and sisters. We prepared him by moving him into his own "big boy" room and placed a "baby" AKA stuffed bunny in his old crib to prepare him. When the time came to welcome his baby brother, we prepared him by reading some big brother books as well as bought him a stuffed dog to give to his new baby brother.

On the day we brought Zaiden home, Zander came right into the house with the toy dog to bring to the baby (he had been at daycare) and gave it to baby Zaiden. He then wanted to give him lots of kisses and was very eager to help out (bringing us a pacifier and wanted to help feed him with the bottle). He continues to be very excited about being a big brother and still loves to help out. He starts every day by giving Zaiden a kiss and will bring him toys and his pacifier. He will also give him some gentle pats or shake his toys. He would like to pick him up, but luckily is not able to. He likes to hold him when we are there to help. He likes to talk about his baby brother and was very excited to introduce Zaiden to all his friends at daycare. He has also nick named him "Baby Bean." Zander is an amazing, caring and gentle big brother and we are so excited to watch these two boys grow up together!

Zander welcoming baby Zaiden home

Zander loves to help out