Two Ivanisms

First: When Ivan and I go for walks, I teach him the names of all of the plants I can identify. About a week ago, I showed him some Hosta and taught him the name. “Pasta?” he asked – “No, Hosta. But it does rhyme with pasta! That’s a good way to remember it,” I said.

Yesterday, a week later, we were walking and I pointed out some Hosta. I asked Ivan, “Do you remember what this is called?”

“It’s a spaghetti!”

Second: Last night we were laying on the couch after a full day, and I asked Ivan what his favorite part of the day had been.

“Mommy,” he said. “What, honey?” I asked – thinking he had a question. “Mommy!” “What is it? I’m right here, silly!” I asked again, “What was your favorite part of today?”

“Mommy was my favorite part of the day.”

Awww….