Mommy and Ivan Day

On Friday, I was lucky enough to stay home and spend some much needed quality time with Ivan. I am finding that this quality time is very important right now as we prepare to welcome the new little man. I have found myself to be very excited about the new baby's arrival, but also very sad that my alone time with Ivan is coming to an end. I have enjoyed every second of the last 2 1/2 years and find myself more and more amazed at how much Ivan has changed our lives. He has grown into this funny, loving yet crazy little boy. It seems like just yesterday he was baby and now he is on his way to being all grown up.

Ivan has shown a very loving side lately that I just cannot get enough of. He will just lay his head on my stomach to snuggle and tell me that he loves me. He will also talk to the baby from time to time and always seems happy when we talk about the baby. Just a few days ago he felt the baby move while laying on my stomach and his eyes got huge as he looked at me in disbelief. After I told him what it was, he was determined to move the baby himself-not such a good idea :) I know this could all change once he does not receive as much attention, but for now I am very happy that he is excited to welcome his baby brother.

Ivan also seems to get funnier and smarter by the day. We are truly amazed at the new phrases he learns every day. We often just look at each other and say "How did he learn that?" My new favorite is when he tells me I am his best friend or that I am super man. I have no idea where it came from, but I love it. I also enjoy his use of multiple names. So far, he has been Jackie Bob, Ivan Lomax and Jesus. He is often a big fan of "Not today" or "Not right now" when he does not want to do something. However, if he is enjoying something, he will hold up his finger and say "just one more time" I just love all of the expression he puts into it! He has also learned when he is in trouble I call him Ivan Michael, so the other day he told me "Mommy Michael, NO" when he felt that I was being bad.

I know our life is about to get crazy, but I cannot wait for this next chapter to begin. Ivan has shown us how amazing it feels to be parents and I am sure the new little man will just enhance that feeling.