Alex got a baby doll for his birthday that has been largely ignored until recently when we pulled it out about a month ago. I've been trying to prepare Alex for his baby cousin "Dill Chip" who is due to arrive in a few weeks. I have high hopes that since the two of them will be so close in age (less than a year and a half apart) that they will grow up to have a close relationship. I didn't grow up with any cousins or siblings around and I feel that I really missed out. Since I don't plan on giving Alex a sibling any time soon, Dill Chip is the next best thing.
So we took out the doll and I've had Alex practice touching the baby softly, kissing it's forehead, giving it hugs... He does really well for a few minutes until his destructive side kicks in, he grabs the doll and starts throwing it to the floor. Almost like he's trying to bounce it like a ball. At this rate Alex won't be allowed in the same room as Dill Chip, at least until she can fight back.
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