What a cute boy!

Yes, yes, Nathan has a tooth! FINALLY! After God knows how many weeks - has it been nearly 2 months now??? - of poor sleep, tummy cramps, snotty nose, drooling on everything and chewing everything in sight, his first tooth cut through just before the weekend.

I'm hoping this signals the start of better sleep for everyone as a consequence!He is also pulling himself up on everything now, and loves standing. He's learning to squat from standing, and to then stand up straight again, to be able to pick up his toys without sitting down. Although I know he needs to crawl much more, I doubt it will be long before he starts walking.

Given that his crawling is now very confident, he's taken to exploring the house. This is one of his current favourite places to be - watching the washing going round and round. The only thing he likes better is the dog's water bowl (just like his Mommy at this age) and the TV (which he likes to stand and pat).
He's also clapping hands now, and starting to wave. He started with the royal wave, but has now moved onto the opening-and-closing-of the fingers wave.

He's started swimming and LOVES the water - just like his big sister. Also just like her at this age, he HATES being on his back in the water, including in the bath. However, given that Nellie's favourite stroke is now backstroke, I have confidence that this too shall pass.