"Hi there, little Squirrels! It’s me—Norrie’s dad! I hope you’re all ready for your badge ceremony... because I’ve got a bit of a surprise of my own!"

(he pats his belly gently and smiles sheepishly)

"I woke up this morning feeling a little... rounder than usual. Turns out, I’m expecting a baby! Yep, right in here! Haha! I know, it’s not every day a dad says that at Squirrel Club, right?"

(nervous chuckle, then sincere) "But I’m really excited—and a teeny bit nervous. Norrie’s going to be a big sister (for the 74th time), and I want to do everything just right. So if you’ve got any baby tips—or hugs—I’ll take ‘em all."

(leans in conspiratorially) "Oh, and between us... I might need a ‘Helpful Squirrel’ badge myself. Especially if this baby’s anything like Norrie!"