Tony is Our Little Helper

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Just when I think Tony could not be anymore adorable, he offers a helping hand with Enzo. He genuinely wants to help out as much as he can, even when we change his diaper.

Tony has a little Sesame Street stool that is for the bathroom so he can reach over the counter and wash his hands, but it has been relocated to Enzo’s room for the time being. Tony uses his stool to stand at the changing table and help mommy, daddy or anyone else who is changing Enzo.

On a lighter side, he likes to analyze what Enzo leaves in his diapers, commenting on the size of the presents left for those who change him. We definitely get a kick out of it and he knows we think its funny. 

Tony has fed his little brother, sat in bed with him and held his hand, sang to him, rubbed his head and has even given Enzo his pacifier when it falls out. 

The minute Enzo cries, no matter how loud or quiet it might be, Tony goes running to his little brother. He makes sure everyone knows what is going on by yelling, “Oh no, baby Enzo is crying. He’s crying.”

As much love as there was for our first-born son, Tony, there definitely is no lack of love with Enzo since Tony is around to provide a large chunk of it. He has been nothing short of fantastic with his little brother and we can only imagine it getting better from here. 

Even though there isn’t much Tony can physically do to help us with Enzo, it is always best to let him know he is helping out. It helps to build his confidence and know that he is a major part of this family. Because, as we all know, first-born children can struggle with the introduction of a new sibling. So far, it is has been smooth sailing, but we are prepared for the low points too. 

Jim is the creator and editor of Life with Tony and Enzo, Cinn City News, At the Dish and owner of Vassallo Marketing. He coached baseball for five years; three at his former high school (Holy Cross in Delran, NJ) and two at prominent Division III program Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. He has worked for the Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, NJ; Metro Networks in Bala Cynwyd, PA; and was the play-by-play announcer for the Camden Riversharks of the Independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for two seasons (2007-2008) on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM, the student-run radio station at Rowan University. Jim earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and minor in Journalism from Rowan University in 2008. While in school he was the Assistant Sports Director at WGLS for two years and the Sports Director for one year. He also covered the football, baseball, softball and both basketball teams for the school newspaper, 'The Whit.' Jim lives in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, with his wife Nicole, sons Tony and Enzo and dog Thelma. He can be reached at jim@vassallomarketing.com.

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