In July, Anna Feith, Becca's and Adam's daughter, was born. So now Nathan has a new baby cousin, and I am Nana to a little girl.
The day after Anna was born, Jen brought Nate to the hospital to meet Anna. He was very curious as soon as Jen picked up the baby. I put him on her lap also, so he could meet the new baby. He was very sweet and gentle, and touched her very softly. He wanted to touch her toes, and her nose, and then he wanted to see her fingers. They were wrapped up, so we unwrapped her so he could inspect her. Ben was naturally gentle when he was young, and so is Nate. He moved slowly, and touched her hands. It was very sweet to watch.
Now, 4 weeks later, Becca and Anna are doing well. The baby nurses on demand, and is a strong nurser like her mother was. Becca is doing well, in spite of being tired. Anna is staying awake more during the day, and sleeping longer hours at night.
Nathan, of course is changing and growing also. He is a big talker now. He still says, "Nana, carry you!" when he wants to be picked up. Now, one of his favorite expressions is "Nate do it self," indicating that he is becoming a typical two-year-old. He wants to climb everywhere - on furniture, up and down the stairs, and into and out of the high chair by himself. He is showing signs of a quick temper and a fierce stubbornness underneath his social and sweet exterior.
Thomas the Tank Engine is his favorite toy. Nate has several Thomas trains, and Percy and Lady and others in the bunch. He plays with only Thomas though. He has a special table with tracks and bridges and tunnels, which he loves. For a while he would start one of the trains and watch it go along the track, but lately he only wants to hold Thomas, and gets upset if anyone starts one of the trains.
