During last Christmas, I have gotten Ern some markers, crayon, special coloring books and special water paint from Crayola as the "presents" from her brother to her. I have told (by a closed friend) this will help Ern to accept her didi easily.
On Day 1, Ern missed seeing her didi as he needed to put under warmer to help him adjust to room temperature.
Finally on Day 2, she got to see her didi. I took out the present and told her it was from didi. I tell you, she was so thrilled and HAPPY to receive the present and I was so pleased to see that. Of course during the journey back home, she kept on bugging Daddy to open the present. She stayed up a little late than her usual bed time COLORING!
Subsequently, I always asked Ern to show and guide others (family members & friends) to the nursery to see her didi. She was happily and willingly obliged to do that!
Once we were back home, I explained to her why I need to nurse baby, why baby cry, why Mummy can't go home with her, etc. So far she is able to leave me and didi at my mum's place and willingly follow Daddy home every night. (phew!)
Daddy did called up school to talk to her teacher, to see if she was any 'unusual' behavior at school on Day 2. So far the feedback given from her class teacher - " She tell everyone her didi is in hospital!" *grin*
Daddy and Ern had developed closer bonding ever since Khoo Jr was born, although tiring for Daddy to cope (heavy work load + running hospital + taking care of Ern).Daddy had gone extra mile to care more on Ern since I can't really spend time with her right now. Thanks Daddy! You did an excellent job!!! *muak*
4 comments:
Ching Ern is really a big sister now! Bravo to her! Keep the encouragements and explaining your actions helps to understand what Mummy and Didi is going thru. She'll support you all the way.
ie. like educate her why u need to help Didi with drinking milk, changing diaper, explaining his cries of hungry, frustrations, communication...etc.
Glad to hear that Daddy is doing his part so well :)
Ching Ern is a good girl, i think she will be very helpful next time, and be a lovely sister.
Bravo! Ern is a big sister now! And Daddy is wonderful too. You're a lucky Mommy, use this time to fully rest well.
glad to know that everything is smooth sailing. Ern is such a good girl and no worry, more fun coming! trust me!!! I am enjoying time with my 2 kids :)
Bravo to the daddy!!
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