Oh crap

Evan pooped on the toilet this morning. He's done it before, but never at home, and certainly not since he started wearing underpants. Finally, here is our positive step on the way to poop training. I can't believe it's been two years since I wrote this, detailing the very first time Ev pooped in his potty. I was so young and optimistic. That day, I probably would have thought you were crazy if you had told me it would take another two years until Ev was trained. But here we are, and all I can say is I'm just relieved to finally be here. Even if it means I have to know where every public toilet is in two counties.

Ev did awesome all weekend, no pee accidents, and we even were up in Erie for most of the day Friday running around. I'm so very proud of him, and I think he's proud of himself. That makes a huge difference. It's great to see him make such progress. Just another example of "he'll do it when he's damn good and ready".

School starts again in two weeks, and for the first time we have to go school shopping. I couldn't be more excited. Ev needs more underwear (he will take some to school for "just in case"), new jeans, a few shirts, and socks. And probably another pair of shoes. Sounds expensive, but so much fun. I'm no fun to shop for right now (though I've lost all the baby weight, my belly still seems to be much looser than last time and clothes just don't look right), so shopping for Ev will give me a little thrill. I can hardly wait.