Shooting Star

I am delighted to write that Angel and I are expecting another little one! When I told my sister this she said, "When I imagine your children coming to you I imagine shooting stars!" Although at times with Ignacio it felt more like an astroid I thought it was a great image. This little shooting star in me now is burning bright and due to shine for all the world to see in March. We ask that all those we love and who love us hold this little light in their thoughts and prayers as it does the work of growing. Burn bright little light!

Road Trip

So I am laying in bed thinking about what we should do for the Fourth of July when it dawns on me...we should go see my grandma! Within four days the plans are made and the suitcases are out. I decided to let Ignacio pack his own and apparently his Sit 'n Spin, truck and one of Angel's sandals were high on the priority list. Needless to say I packed for him.

No, we are not at a State Park....that is my family's backyard! Here is Ignacio helping Aunt Mary feed the coy. He thought that was so great that the arms were flapping and the body was tensing (Ignacio's signature excited stance) and loved the kitties and puppies too!

Here are grandma and I in the backyard. She gave me a walking tour of each section. Her hostas are beautiful and the garden is like an oasis. Ignacio loved finding all the little statues of animals. Thank God most of them were plastic!

We went for a walk by Lake Michigan and it wasn't until this time that Ignacio FINALLY took a nap. An overtired child, fresh air and movement = a perfect combination for sleep! Who wants to sleep at Great Grandma's house with all the excitement?

Aunt Mary and grandma bought the daddy of all sprinklers and Ignacio had a blast. Grandma just sat in the backyard and laughed as she watched him run around smiling and screaming with joy. As I watched Ignacio's bare feet run around the lawn I was so overcome with happiness that he was having the experience I so often had as a kid with grandma...fun with water and no rules on a hot summer day.

Summer Lovin'

Since staying at home with Ignacio we are really enjoying the summer. On nice days we are outside most of the afternoon and on rainy days we head to Barnes and Noble or a mall to run around and make a mess. It is so nice to have a pool on your roof and, while some days we miss having a backyard we make it a point to get to all the parks we can. Ignacio loves it when there are other kids at the pools and parks. He screams and gets excited thinking that he too is in on the game of tag the 7 year olds have going on. It is so fun to watch his little eyes as he observes the other little ones and big ones. But, he is a momma's boy. If anyone gets too close he says, "Mama" and slowly makes his way over to me. At one wading pool he fell face first in the water and popped up, made his way for the edge and said, "All done." I love a kid who knows who he is and what he wants!

Playing in Auntie's backyard with Cousin Addison. The boys are so cute this summer. While their personalities are so different they respect and love each other just as much as we love them.

We went to a bbq at a friend's house who had kids and turned around only to find Ignacio had found goggles and a toy. Our kid has PERSONALITY!!! Not a dull bulb in this box!

Num Num is what Ignacio says now when it is time to eat. He also says, "hambre" which means hungry in Spanish. His language is taking off so fast. He can now say two to three words together and his little brain is just ticking trying to put new things together. Here are some of his cutest statements thus far:

All Done Ni Ni = I am waking up now and done sleeping.

Bye Bye stink stink= I am flushing the toilet now.

Otro Ni Ni = Time to go to bed again. Otro means "another" in Spanish.

Ni Ni Picho= Good night penis. We call it a Piripicho in Spanish. For some reason he has to say good night to it.

Hanging with my cousins at the pool. Cookie anyone?