We must have done something right

Since the day I found out I was pregnant with Ethan we started preparing Brayden for the arrival of a new baby. It was kind of hard to think of creative ways to get someone who wasnt even two yet to understand that there was going to be another kiddo in the house. So before I put him down at night I would point to my tummy and ask him to say "night" to his brother or sister. During the day Jon would rub my tummy or kiss it and ask Brayden to do the same right after him. Once we found out Brayden was going to have a little brother..."Brother" and "Ethan" were two words that were used in our house ALOT. Before we knew it he started pointing to my tummy and would say "night brother" or "night Ethan" (obviously in his cute little way of saying it). Or if we asked where brother was he would point to my tummy.

Well the first time Brayden visited me in the hospital we showed him through the window at the NICU where his brother was and for anyone who was at the hospital visiting me when Brayden was around you would know how OBSSESSED he was with seeing his brother. It was the most adorable thing ever. He never sat in my room...he was always outside the NICU blowing kisses to his new little brother.

Now for the main reason of this post. This morning Brayden and I were in my bed as Jon was leaving for work. He was saying bye and asking Brayden what he wanted to do today with mommy today. His response was "Ethan". Jon then asked "what about Ethan? did you want to visit him?" Brayden responded with "yes" and then blew a kiss. It broke my heart because at this new NICU he can't really see him from the window and the sibling has to be 3 in order to even set foot inside the room he is in. So until the day we take Ethan home...Brayden won't be able to see or touch his little brother. But we talk about Ethan everyday with him and even though he doesnt understand exactly whats going on (he thinks he is at the doctors) he will not forget that he is a big brother to an amazing little baby named Ethan.

Below is a picture of Big Brother Brayden :)