She takes her job as big sister very seriously. There is a lot of hand-holding, singing, and helping around here.
A LOT of hand-holding. Melts my heart every time.
Kya has been very curious and eager to learn all about the baby "supplies" ... in fact, it seemed to take an entire morning to explain to her that this particular item is not a megaphone or hair blow dryer.
Big sister duties are hard work. Exhausting. Corey takes Kya and Reagan for walks every evening and one evening she fell asleep. Hard.
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Just a day or so before Gavin was born, I interviewed Kya about some of her likes and favorite things. I hope to repeat this periodically throughout the next few years.
Kya's answers, August 2013:
Favorite thing to eat: veggies
Favorite thing to drink: water
Favorite treats: jelly beans
Favorite person to visit: Grandma Rene
Best friend: pink bear
Favorite song: DoReMi
Favorite movie: Sound of Music
Favorite color: pink
Favorite thing to do: play with blocks
Favorite animal: cow
What she wants to be when she grows up: a big sister
Favorite book: the Hallmark Bell book (the one with the dog that responds)
Kya says she is good at: dancing and puzzles
I think Kya grew up overnight that night Gavin was born. She seems so much more grown up and mature. Kya and I have had fun with more "grown-up" games and activities at home, like making this cardboard police car and/or bus (depending on which Kya chooses to be at the moment).
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Complete disclosure - we did have a few speed bumps the last week. Oh my, it was really hard work for me to take care of a newborn and a toddler at home the first few days! Many thanks to my mom for coming to the rescue so I could get some much needed sleep. Grandma Z and Kya had a few days of fun that included camping at the river cabin, swimming at the water park, a haircut, and time at grandma's new house. Thank you mom!
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