Yesterday was the big day...we have been talking to M about different options of giving her paci away...we have let her know different ways her friends have given it up...and this week was the first week where she was talking about it on her own and wanted to go to Build a Bear every day...We told her she would have to wait til Saturday when we could all go together (and to try to make sure she understood the finality of it all)...
They really build the drama there...and I was about to bawl when they made her kiss each paci goodbye before they tucked them safely inside her new frog before stuffing him...(Thanks for the tip Lisa about putting them in his hands so she could feel them!)
Giving "Paci-rella" her first bath...
Daddy helping...Me and My BIG Girl!
Carter had fun watching and his turn will come too one day...I love how he puts his finger to his nose when he chats with us these days...hilarious!
Then we walked around the outdoor mall...beautiful weather again--DAYS upon days of it!
The fam!
After lunch we headed home for the first true test...naptime...selfishly we hadn't pushed the paci detox bc we have enjoyed lots of wonderful sleep from these kiddos...but it was time...so no nap for her yesterday- just talking (but no tears!)...tears for 5 mins at night and today at nap as well....ahhhh transitions-- gotta love them! But after she fell asleep last night she slept through the night until her normal wake up and then took a nap after settling down today...We are thankful and hope it gets easier and easier for her each time and that even though she doesn't have the comfort of the paci anymore we hope and pray that one day she will know who the source of all comfort is and that she can talk to the TRUE COMFORTER when she can't get to sleep at night...
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Yay!! I'm so glad that this worked for you all! I can't take credit- I got the idea from a friend!
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