Actor Ian Somerhalder is ready to be a father.

The 36-year-old, who married actress Nikki Reed in May, is looking forward to having children and is enjoying "practicing" making babies with his wife, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Asked if he's ready for children, Ian Somerhalder said on TV show `Entertainment Tonight`: "Oh, hell yes! Absolutely. You know, it's all about practice... It's not practice makes perfect - it's perfect practice.

"It's the most incredible thing to be happy and secure in something. It's a pretty crazy time and place to bring a child into this turbulent and insane world -- but I really can't wait to do it and really just love it," the `Vampire Diaries` actor added.