“You’re getting to be a big boy. I’m just a kid. Each day I grow some more. I like exploring. So many things to do. Each day is something new. I’ll share them with you. My world is turning, changing each day. With mommy and daddy, I’m finding my way. Growing up is not so tough, except when I’ve had enough. But there’s lots of fun stuff. You can do. That’s me. Oh, you’re going to like this story. Excuse me. Now let’s see. What did Caillou do today? Today’s story is called ‘Big Brother Caillou.’
It all happened back when Caillou was a very little boy, about two and a half years old. ‘Baby sister coming, mommy,’ very soon,’ Caillou said. ‘I’m going to the hospital today. Grandma will look after you.’ A few days later, Caillou was very excited because he was going to meet Rosie for the very first time. ‘Mommy here, daddy here. We’re home. All three of us.’ ‘Say hello to your new sister, Caillou. This is Rosie.’
Caillou wasn’t sure if he liked Rosie. ‘Oh, she’s just beautiful. She’s absolutely adorable, isn’t she? Gorgeous,’ his parents said. ‘She’s my special girl.’ Rosie wasn’t very happy, and neither was Caillou. Nobody was paying attention to him. He thought they only cared about Rosie. Caillou was so unhappy, he didn’t even like his doll anymore.
‘Would you like to rock the baby, Caillou?’ his mom asked. ‘No,’ Caillou replied. Caillou didn’t know if he liked Rosie very much. ‘Okay, maybe later.’ Caillou’s daddy wasn’t happy to see him pinching Rosie. ‘Caillou, why did you do that to Rosie? I don’t like Rosie,’ Caillou said. ‘Why not? Rosie doesn’t play with me,’ Caillou explained. ‘But she’s only a baby. She’s just too little to play with you now.’
‘It’s not easy being a big brother, is it? But now that you are a big brother, you can protect Rosie since she’s so small,’ his mom said. ‘Say, would you like to help me? I can’t do this by myself.’ ‘Caillou, would you pass me the diaper, please?’ his dad asked. ‘P.U.,’ Caillou said. ‘So you’ve been feeling a bit left out of things too, have you, Gilbert?’ his dad said. ‘All changed. Yes, I helped daddy.’
‘Would you like to hold her, Caillou?’ his mom asked. ‘Yes, please, mommy,’ Caillou replied. ‘Watch her head.’ ‘What is it, Caillou?’ his mom asked. ‘Rosie smells good,’ Caillou said.
