We have been talking about this day for quite a while. We weaned slowly by allowing use at just bedtime and in the car. For a solid month, I shared with her that the Princesses were coming to take her pacifiers and give them to babies at Disney World. (Mackenzie is ALL about the princesses and Disney world after our wonderful, family trip there this past March). In exchange, we told her that the princesses would leave her a present. We asked her what she would want and she said a "pack pack" (aka-back pack) and candy. Done!
Here is how it all went down. . .
Holding her pacifiers for the very last time!
Putting her pacifiers in a bag for the Princesses (she even sucked on them one last time before placing them in!)
Walking the Pacifiers out to the Mailbox
Ready for Pick Up!
Waving goodbye (it is now starting to set in...notice the worried look on her sweet face!(
Turning to her best friend for comfort!
I am so proud of my big girl for all the changes we have thrown her way. In one short month, she has moved out of her crib into a big girl bed, moved bedrooms, gone back to her babysitter's and said goodbye to her pacifiers. She has done phenomenal! Night one and Day one were rough, but she rarely asks for them now. . . and it's only day 4! Naptime and Nighttime she is a lot more clingy and needs some extra cuddles, but we are making progress. I know it is hard on her, but it was necessary. My little girl is growing up and I am SO very proud of her!
That was a great idea with the princesses since that is something she really likes...we did the same with Madison except she gave them to my best friend's new baby :) It is hard to do but sounds like she is doing great! I too relied on them a lot....it made long car rides "do-able" :) I could see your little belly in one of the pics...you look so cute! You need to do a belly shot for all to see :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a large bag for a few tiny pacis. Good job girls!
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