Ivan is a cruising, crawling, independently eating little man. Every day I'm surprised and impressed by his tenacious desire to be self sufficient. He still wants and needs Mommy and Dad, but really LOVES to eat finger foods, push his stroller, and try to drink from a cup all on his own. Most of these tasks, he still struggles with, but it's such a beautiful thing to see him lifting a cup to his own mouth. He has even figured out a straw (with a little help from Dad).
He has managed to say "Thank you," (which ususally sounds like "Tadoo") "Dog," (Sometimes very clearly) "Dada," and "Momma"(I'm convinced it actually means food to him, but at least he says it, right?)
EC (Elimination Communication) is going well. Ivan is pretty regular with his schedule. He gets up and says, "Boo" (I'm guessing he means Poo) and after a short trip to the potty, he is done with his business (except for pee) for the day. It's really wonderful to not have to slide tons of "boo" off his bum. Some days he protests the pot, but they are now pretty rare. I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to go and experience potty ready babies in China.
Ivan is a joy in our lives. I know I'm speaking for Cullen, but you can see it when he holds his little man. He loves Ivan just as much as I do. And Cullen is a wonderful and amazing father to his little boy. He carries him on his shoulders with a huge smile, and he loves to mow the lawn with him. Ivan drags around the coiled cord Cullen gave him all day. He's a happy little man.
I am excited to watch him grow ever bigger, stronger, and smarter. It does scare me to know this stage is only a very short part of his life, but I am so happy to be able to spend this part of his life with him. Ivan is a wonderful baby.
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