Your Big Brother or Sister Is Waiting

Little one, someone small is waiting for you. Sticky fingers, and a very big heart. It is your big brother or sister, [big brother or sister's name].

Every morning, a small ear presses against my tummy. It belongs to [big brother or sister's name]. Then comes a whisper. "Hello, baby. Did you sleep well?" And then a giggle.

Yesterday, [big brother or sister's name] made a list of promises for you. I wrote them all down, so I would not forget.

"My toys are yours too. Even my favourite one."

"My song is for you, every night."

"We will look at the moon from the window."

"When you learn to walk, hold my hand."

Someone small is waiting for you.

Some days, the same question comes ten times. "Will we meet the baby today?" I smile and say, "Not yet. Soon."

[big brother or sister's name] is also learning to be gentle. Soft hands. A quiet voice when someone is sleeping. Last night, the teddy got a lesson. "This is how you hold a baby. Slowly. Like this."

Someone small is waiting for you.

Our home is getting a little more full. And a lot more loving.

When you arrive, a voice you know will greet you. You have heard it through my tummy, all these months. "Hello, baby! I am here!"

Someone small is waiting for you.