Monday, October 13, 2008

Big Brother

Now that Shelby Grace is here, Zachary has turned out to be the best big brother ever. Did you ever think he would be anything but the best big brother? He is so sweet to her and loves to give her hugs and kisses. The first time Zachary got to hold her he was pretty proud but at the same time not so sure. For some reason, Koreans do not give babies a bath right away. So for most of her first day of life, Shelby Grace was pretty dirty and still covered in new baby gunk. Zachary liked holding her but when we asked him to give her a kiss, his comment was, "No, she's dirty." Once she had a bath and kisses and hugs have overflowed from this great big brother.
Before Shelby Grace was born, Zachary had been sleeping with a blanket that was bought for her. We had been telling him that when she arrived, he had to give the blanket back. He is such a thoughtful boy that when Grandpa brought Zachary to the hospital the day after she was born, he brought the blanket to her on his own. No one prompted him or asked him to do it. Since then, he is making sure she always has the purple blanket with him. I think Shelby Grace is going to be well looked after. :)
Here are some pictures of the wonderful big brother in action.

Mommy and her two wonderful children


The Sassy Big Brother

( I just had to add this picture. It's just too funny to me :) )

I think I have the handsomest little boy and the prettiest little girl. What do you think?
Zachary wanted to be swaddled just like baby sister. His blanket was a little bit bigger than hers but I think he is pretty cozy.
Carrying a present home that someone brought baby sister. It his "backpack."
Welcome Home Shelby Grace!
Let me open the door for you, baby sister.
This is your crib and your room, baby sister.
I love my baby sister!





2 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a BIG BROTHER Zachary is! Looks like you are going to have another set of hands around the house.
Yep the towel picture says it all. Love it.

nicole said...

How sweet! I can't wait to meet her! Good Job Guys!!!
:)Nicole