The caretaker

Anna continues to be Kate's biggest fan (ok, maybe not biggest...Clint and I are competing for that spot too), and just seems to love spending time with her. Kate is not exactly "fun" for Anna yet, so I can't wait to see how much Anna enjoys her once she starts really interacting!

Kate has had the "newborn fussiness" that tends to creep up around this time with little ones, and Anna is always anxious to help out. When Kate was fussing before dinner a few nights ago, Anna came up to me with what I assumed was going to be some request about something she wanted for dinner or not washing her hands, etc. But, instead, she said "Mommy, didn't you say that Mary Had a Little Lamb was Kate's favorite song?" When I agreed, she promptly went over to the swing and started singing it to Kate. Seriously, could she melt a mother's heart any faster??

I know these girls will have their share of sibling rivalry and "spats" over the years, but I can't help but think they'll also be the best of friends....