I Miss

Nate's use of language is exploding; he's even conveying feelings. Like recently, before bed, we had this exchange that nearly tore my heart out:

Nate: I miss O-a (sad face)

Me: I miss Mimi.

Nate: Yeah...

Me: And Mommy too.

Nate: Yeah, Mommy too... I miss Nana (shy smile)

Me: Yeah, me too. I miss Papa

Nate: Me too. I miss Emma (bigger smile)

Me: Yeah. I miss Brookie

Nate: Yeah Brookie too. I miss A-ee (smiling)

Me: Yeah. I miss Mae.

Nate: Mae! Me too. I miss Say-ee (biggest smile)