I tried showing them on the calendar, but when I had to turn multiple pages, I could tell that wasn't helping them understand. So I had the idea of making a countdown chain for the number of days left. We've done this for various other things like Christmas, Easter, or even birthdays and it's been pretty successful. So after church and lunch yesterday, the 3 of us sat down to make a countdown chain for our baby. My first thought was to have each of them choose a color so that if we alternated them on the chain, we would always know who's turn it was to rip a link off (I always seem to forget). Zach chose a dark green and Hailey chose a dark blue - both boy colors, they informed me.
After we cut up the paper and got out the stapler, we were all ready to go. They both were so excited and insisted that they "help" me staple the links together. This took about 3 times longer than it should have, but they were so excited, I just couldn't say no. After we finished the chain, the kids loved it! I couldn't help taking a picture of them holding it - they were so proud!
Once we finished, we hung it up in the kitched where we all could see it every day to remind us how soon our baby will be here. It's a good thing I didn't do this any earlier, the chain is definitely long enough.
Even though Hailey still tells me the baby is taking forever and that our chain is really, really long, I think both her and Zach have a better visual idea of how long it will be until the baby gets here. If not anything else, it gives them something fun to do every day as we get ready for our new little baby boy. As of today, only 44 more days to go!
Let the Countdown Begin!
8 comments:
I'm impressed that you started the countdown already. 44 days might seem like a lot to you, but holy cow, I can't believe it is that close! :) Just don't get discouraged every time you see that countdown chain. :) Love the pictures of the kids. Hailey looks like such a skinny squirt in those gray pants she has on in the park!
That's a cute idea! I'll have to remember that for our next baby... Whenever that happens!!!
Fun way for the kids to be part of the countdown. You guys have been keeping busy. Loved seeing the pictures of Zach at school and the kids at the park. So fun! 44 days, I can't believe it is that close!
I realize it hasn't gone fast for you, but this has gone fast for me! I can't believe you're almost done!
I think a pregnancy always goes by faster to the people who aren't pregnant--but, from my point of view, six weeks will go by so fast! I'm excited for you guys!
How Fun! I used to make those in elementery school like every year for Christmas! haha. they are fun! I should make me one for the last day of school! haha! Getting excited myself for you all. have fun!
-Alli Shepherd.
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What a cute idea! I just might have to copy that :)
That is a GREAT idea! Simon asks all the time when his baby sister will be here, he just can't grasp time well. I may have to do this chain! I love the idea! Plus, I have fond memories of all of us making ridiculously long Christmas chains at Grandma Downs' house and running them all over her house! Remembering that made me smile! :)
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