We Have Poop!!!

Today, we went to see Dr. Amy, the speech therapist, Dr. Swan, the pediatrician, and Tim, the hair stylist (not a doctor, but very good).

Ian's scores went up again with Dr. Amy. Dr. Swan took a picture of Ian's belly. Full of POOP. [Insert joke about the Knaus' and full of Poop, I'll wait]

So, he suggested MiraLAX, fruit and something that made Ian cry uncontrollably for 10 minutes. If you don't know, you'll find out soon with your own Kid. After the ten minutes, there were several long, Bryon Adams long, passes of gas. Then there was poop. Then there was sitting on the potty.

This is where it gets good. We've been tyring to potty train but it has been hit or miss at best. After 5 books, 10 minutes and snack break for pregnant Mama, Ian pooped in the potty. Not a lot, just a spot, but it was poop!

We immediately opened one of Ian's poop presents that have been waiting for months, gave high fives, hugged, did a cheer and called Grandpa. It was a very eventful night in the Knaus House.

[Pictures will follow!]

Pie Run #2 & The New Craving

I had to make another pie run Sunday night. One apple, one strawberry and a side of whipped cream. While I was waiting, the wonderful cashier lady asked me what kind of cookie Amy would like. I said, "I didn't order a cookie." The look she gave me suggested that I was an idiot. She said it was for the baby. The good people at Perkins will be seeing much more of me.

The other place that will probably be seeing more of me is McDonalds. Amy had to have honey last night. And what goes good with honey? I'm glad you asked. Honey, of course. Chicken nuggets dipped in honey.

Ian was a very happy little boy. French Fries are by far the best food that has ever gone into his belly. I think his little tummy would explode if we let him all the fries he wanted.

Can't wait to see is in store for tonight. I'll keep you all updated.

Bedtime iPod?

Check this out from Star Tribune: The new summer reading: Bedtime stories now available on children's iPods

I blogged about this in my tech blog but it really fit here too. The article is about iPods loaded with audio books for kids. It appears that it is too hard for parents to sit down and read a book to their child. Except for days when I've been out of town, I can't remember a day that I didn't read to Ian.

Parents: Pick up something, anything, with words and read those words to your child. It's not that complicated and it will mean the world to your child and his education.

Honey, I need Apple Pie

It's official: CRAVINGS. It has been mostly beef, roast beef sandwichs from Arby's. Being a vegetarian, the cravings haven't benefited me at all. No good. That all changed last night. Oh, yea!

Amy turned to me and said, "Honey, I'm going to need some pie tonight." It's about time. I went out later that night a purchased 2 pieces of Apple Pie from Perkins. They also had a cookies. I bought a cookie for Ian too. He shouldn't be left out the cravings. And feeling really guilty when I got home, I had to give Rugby a treat too.

I don't really think that Rugby understands the concept of having a baby but she is in for a huge surprise in a few months when all the crying starts again. She's got it pretty rough.

I didn't get to eat my pie last night. I think I'll indulge myself tonight. It should be good. Pregnancy is turning around for me. Out with the roast beef, in with the pie. God help us!

Why Papa? Why Mama?

I don't know what happened. One day, Ian was a perfectly happy, "Knaus Family Normal" little boy. The he spent a day at Aunt Heidi's house. That night, all we heard was "why?" "Why Mama? Why Papa? Why Rugby?"

So far, the "why's" have been limited to one per event. It isn't the repeated Why, Why, Why. It's almost time to break out the "because I said so." All I can say is good times.

And thanks to Adams Brewery for a mention in thier blog. Even though they think that I make up everything! Ha!

Everyone Knows!!!

Amy said that we could tell everyone. Including work people. I told the key people at school and hope that everyone will know in the near future. No one has given us a solid reason why it will be a boy or a girl.

The cravings so far are not working for me. Amy wants hamburgers, chicken, olives and other assorted disgusting things. With Ian, it worked out great. Ice cream, sugar...those were the days. I can only wait and see where this is headed.

All looks good so far!!!

I'm going to be a BIG BROTEHR!!!

I can't wait. Mama and Papa keep asking me if I want a little sister or little brother. I just pick one. Yesterday, I wanted a little brother. The day before, I wanted a little sister. They say, as long the baby is healthy that's all that matters. Somehow, I don't think I actually get a choice.

-Ian