Like the generation before him, Ivan is enjoying the Happy Apple toy. During our play time, he would squirm and punch the toy whose chime would sound. Then he’d look at the toy with interest. Then he’d repeat the squirm until he managed to punch the toy again. He kept this up for quite awhile. He’s learning about cause and effect. Also, that he can make things happen. How cool is that?

The other big game we played I call “mama mobile.” Yes, this is me leaning over him and swaying my arms around while he tracks their motion mesmerized. Perhaps, I should get around to making him that actual mobile I had planned, but then there’s less opportunity for me to wave my arms around while staring at Ivan’s cuteness.

In the next photo I imagine him thinking, “I have the funniest feeling I’m being watched.”