This summer I took a step back from work and blogging to spend some time with my firstborn. Roux turned 5 in January and has enjoyed having all of our attention for his entire life so far. In December, baby number two is coming and we’re being very mindful about the big life change that’s going to happen for our earth-side angel. ✨ In order to help him prep, but also get excited for the new baby, we decided to put together a little Pre-Baby Bucket List!
The list is filled with activities Roux wants to do with us before the baby comes home along with a few things we want to do for Roux or review with him as we prepare him to be a big brother!
- Movie date every month just the 3 of us
- One-on-one dates with Mommy and Daddy twice a month
- Continue to read books with Mommy before bed every night
- Organize baby supplies together so he can know where everything is & help
- Create a code word or phrase he can use if he’s feeling left out
- Think of an exciting gift to celebrate Roux becoming a BIG BROTHER [give to Roux when baby is born]
- Continue talking about birth & breastfeeding + give time for questions
- Let Roux pick out a special security item for baby [blanket or little stuffed animal]
- Look at Roux’s birth photos together
- Make sure Roux’s baby book is up-to-date
- Organize simple [new] activities Roux can do while I nurse & he can be with us if he wants
- Plan at least 3 more beach days where we can build sand castles together
- Bring lunch to school once a week & eat with Roux
- Let Roux pick a weekend activity to do together at home [board game, art project, building activity, etc]
- Bake favorite FALL treats together with Roux!
Let me know if you have done a Pre-Baby Bucket List with your oldest babes! I would love to hear your ideas in the comments below!
