that would be a little easier compared to my situation..
ask for your wife's help, tell her to introduce you through pictures, always mention your name, tell stories about you and lastly bring a lot of toys and goodies for him.

I know that's part of your plan.

我听见 我忘记; 我看见 我记住; 我做 我了解。

You can't understand until you walk a mile in someone else's shoes.