On Wednesday 19th August at 10.20pm, James' sister, Sally gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and Anna became a cousin for the very first time.
Anna's cousin, as well as being beautiful also has a beautiful name, Isla Terrie Sutton. ('Terrie' is in memory of Anna and Isla's late Grandma, James and Sally's mum.)
On Wednesday morning, I had told Anna that she may have a cousin by the end of the day (Sally was induced) but Anna seemed less than excited at the prospect. By bedtime, Anna was still cousin-less. However, Thursday morning saw a sleepy eyed Anna woken by her mad Mummy excitedly saying 'Guess what Anna, you have a cousin called Isla". Anna just looked at me and said ''Isla???? OK, brush my teeth please Mummy' and walked past me towards the bathroom. Now, I am pretty sure that I had not mentioned Sally's name when making my big announcement on that Thursday morning so imagine my surprise when, totally out of the blue while eating her breakfast, Anna said 'It is OK Mummy, Auntie Sally has baby Isla now'. I simply smiled and said 'That's right Anna. Baby Isla is here'.
At the moment, Anna has unfortunately not met her very first cousin yet as Auntie Sally and Isla are still in hospital (Isla is very small at only 4lb 8oz and having a little trouble feeding so they are keen that she gains weight before going home). I didn't think Anna minded too much but, when James was leaving on Friday night to go and visit his new niece in hospital, Anna burst into tears and said 'I want to see Isla'. I promised her that we would very soon.
MASSIVE congratulations to Ben and Sally on the birth of their adorable little girl (and a special Thank you from Anna for giving her a cousin!!!!)
