My husband came across this book in a kitchy little bookstore before Brayden was born. It quickly became a fun project for us to work on with his big sister.
She was excited to answer the questions, help glue in the photos,
and draw pictures for her soon-to-arrive little brother.
The first part of the book takes you through the thoughts of the big sibling before the new baby arrives. Then continues on through the first year of the baby’s life, interviewing the older sibling, marking milestones, keeping track of the differences and similarities between the kids.
I loved putting in the ultrasound photos.
I had to dig to find Aliyah’s, but look, my kids are twins!
Of course, this is what she thought of the image.
I could seriously look through this book all day. It’s addicting.
She loves filling in the pages, and can’t keep from looking at all the pictures. And I’m sure someday, in a couple of years, when she’s making her brother help clean her room and he asks why, she’ll be able to say, “Because I spent an ENTIRE YEAR OF MY LIFE making you a book.”
septembermom says
What a wonderful idea for a book to treasure always! Love that last photo. Very cute!
Briony says
i love that book! so fun. i wish i had one to use on my lil brother 🙂 hahaha
Jaden Paige says
I love it too! Definitely keeping in the back of my mind for when we have more… Great idea!
Stepping On Cheerios says
If I go for #3 I’ll have to pick that up!
Crystal Rae says
I love it. What a great book to show the new sibling the older one loves him/her. I think all parents should do this.
[email protected] says
That is really cool 🙂
Brittany says
I love it!
That is such a cute little book!
Dr. Wifey says
how fun! that is something she will cherish when she gets older too 🙂
Aleta says
How cool is that?! I love it! It gives her a “special something” so that she doesn’t feel like the baby is getting all the attention, (seems that most first kids feel that way, maybe it was just my brother, hehe)… instead she participates with his growth. I think this is absolutely wonderful! Kudos to your husband for finding it and love the pictures and her “alien” answer. Adorable.
Marka says
That’s a great idea! I can see why it’s so popular in your house.
Pam says
What a great project for all to work on.
blueviolet says
Absolutely adorable!
Whimsical Creations says
What a cute book!
SAYDA says
So sweet! What a wonderful idea!!!
jennykate77 says
This book is PRECIOUS!!! What a wonderful way for you to chronicle the first year of Brayden’s life w/ Aliyah’s help! You all will cherish this book forever!
Jaina says
What a neat idea! This is a great way to involve the older sibling. I love this! This is going to be such a special thing to look at and share.
Life with Kaishon says
Love the book. So great : )
Live.Love.Eat says
That is an awesome idea! Never saw that before….makes me want to have another baby just so Tristan can do this 🙂
Gerri says
What a fantastic idea!!! This is a forever treasure. 🙂
bekkah says
Such a fantastic idea! One day they’ll both love looking at it together 🙂