On Saturday, we went to Christ Hospital for a tour of the maternity ward and a sibling class for Natalie. Unfortunately, it was the same day that we had our first actual snow fall that stuck. It took us an hour(normal 25 min) to drop Brayden off at a the Nelson's and then get to the hospital!! And on the way we passed a few accidents too!!
It was definitely worth the trip because Natalie loved her class! She learned how to help take care of the baby and received a cute Big Sister shirt. Jeremy even had some hands on experience while helping Natalie swaddle a baby.
After we came home, Natalie told me that she would take care of Brayden since she learned how too. I explained that she learned how to help take care of the baby and not Brayden. She replied "okay Mommy, I'll take care of the baby and you can take care of Brayden." I love the way her little mind works!
Another example of Natalie's deep thinking: she told me that she was "reusing" the milk carton ring as a collar for her Okapi. She even used some sticky tac that she had in her room to secure it. I think the future will be taken care of; Especially if other kids react the same way to cartoons that talk about recycling!!
Last night for FHE we took our friends the Pews to the Zoo for the Festival of Lights. We also met a few other families there. It was a lot of fun. They had Mrs. Clause reading stories and taking pictures, cute baby animals, beautiful lights, a large nativity, some reindeer, and Santa listening to christmas wishes and giving candy canes. The weather was just right, and the night as a whole was a perfect way to spend time with friends during the holidays.
The Pews are hiding in the back of the group!
Kids with Mrs. Clause
Natalie with Santa. Thankfully still asking for her trampoline and scooter(which have been taken care of by her Grandparents).
Brayden didn't ask for anything, but he loved the candy cane Santa gave him!
Kids in a sleigh
Kylie, Aubrey, and Natalie
The girls had fun playing together
They also enjoyed the Carousel
8 comments:
What a fun update. I didn't know the hospital gave sibling classes. That's a great idea!
Cute pictures! I keep meaning to go on a "tour" of the maternity ward, but still haven't gotten around to it. More than likely my tour will be me going already in labor:)! Your kids look cuter and cuter with each post!
Looks like fun! I wish we lived closer to the Portland zoo so it wasn't so far away to go to the zoolights.
Looks like a lot of fun..(well not the snow part ;0 )
It is so fun to see you being a Mommy!! :)
Merry Christmas pal!
I can't beleive you take on so much when your about to pop! Very cute pictures, and yes your Natalie is a smarty. I think it's great that your kids will sit on Santa's lap! Hailey won't go near the man. Oh and friends are great, but you can't beat family for the holidays :)
so no baby yet huh? Natalie is looking so old (I know I say this every time you post a new pic!!!) She looks like such a big girl swaddling the doll....awww....she's growing up!
The zoo lights look so pretty and festive. I love Christmas time!
PS, you'd better call me with the baby news!!!
Super cute pictures! It is great to see you posting stuff again. Love all the Christmas stuff.
Your community has such fun activities. It sounds like you guys are really good about taking advantage of them all.
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