After months of contemplating, on Apr 11th (Sunday night) Aria decided that she didn't need her paci's anymore and wanted to give them to babies who needed them. This has been an ongoing battle in her mind ever since the dentist had a deep convo with her. She knew she needed to give them away, but she just loved them sooo much. But, we wanted it to be her decision too, because I certainly didn't want to be the "bad guy" in this battle. So we were thrilled when she finally came to the conclusion that it was time. We made it somewhat ceremonial, because that's how we roll. We put them in a ziploc and she set them in the mailbox for the paci fairy to take and give them to little babies that needed them. She was very confident. That night however, she woke up 3 times crying for her "boppy". Each time, we would talk her through her decision, she would accept it and go back to sleep. Her 3 famous words have been "It's sooo hard". The next am, she woke up and ran out to the mailbox to find the new lovie she has been begging for. It's not cute, has a rattle in it's head-truly for a baby, but she begged for it. So I bought it and put it away knowing this day would come and could possibly be a new sleepmate. Since, the nights have been ok (a little difficult for her to fall asleep without it), but each time she would struggle with her decision, she would ask if she could get them back with a little smirk on her face. She truly was addicted and she's going through withdrawl! Her loss breaks my heart, but I'm so proud of her determination. That is one area she has always amazed me in. This girl is determined and it sure works in our favor when there are things like this we need to eliminate from our lives. So proud of you Aria...keep up the good work! You are now a BIG girl...maybe I should let you try your new big girl bed for once?(-:
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