The Graduate

Jack is now an official graduate of the big sibling class provided by the hospital.  This morning we took Jack to learn all about becoming a big brother, and it was a huge success - thanks to Daddy stepping in to make sure our little man got some one-on-one assistance with baby care techniques.  I snapped photos and tried not to overheat:)

A baby-holding lesson from Daddy

Snuggling his baby

Practicing his holding skills

Daddy models a swaddle

Practicing the swaddling skills

Jack enjoyed making a "baby taco"

Changing a diaper

Receiving his certificate for the Best Big Brother

Jack did so well during the class and even throughout the tour.  He loved seeing the rooms where he was born and where his sister will be born.  It was pretty cute, and hopefully it will make visiting the hospital a little bit smoother.  We'll see...

After our class, we came home and Daddy set to work painting our fence.  Jack and I took the opportunity to play out on the deck, so we set up the water table, the baby pool, and the sandbox and he went to town.  We had lunch, took a great nap, and played outside some more.

This evening, we went out to get more fence paint and to have dinner at Famous Dave's.  Jack was so well-behaved and practiced his coloring skills during dinner.  When we got home, we got ready for bed, and Jack and Daddy snuggled and watched nature shows on TV for a little while.  

It was the perfect ending to a perfect, summer day.