The end of nu nu

Audrey parted ways with her nu nus yesterday. Like a big girl, she gave her pacifiers to the babies at daycare. She handed the infant teacher the container of her pacifiers, and Audrey's teachers oh-ed and ah-ed praising her for being so big. Things were going fine as we headed back to her room to get her bag and papers from the week. As is typical, she started to walk out with me, holding my car keys. This time though, she stopped in front of the infant room, and waited for me to open the door, you know, to get those nu nus back! I reminded her about having said good-bye, and her teachers were very helpful in praising her. We left without problem, and I praised her over and over on the drive home.

During dinner, I broke the news to her:

"So, tonight we'll take a bath, read some books, say our prayers, talk, and drink some milk. But, there will be no nu nu."

Audrey stops chewing, and looks over at me and says - "Huh????"

I knew the concept of giving her pacifiers away would be hard to get at this age, but I did want there to be something to remind her of having parted ways with them. Last night was a rough night getting her to sleep, really rough since she was so upset. It took her an hour to fall asleep, crying when we'd leave after reassuring her periodically that she was ok. But, she slept thru the night, and we of course showered her with praise again this morning. Over and over again.

So, I was wondering how naptime would go today. Since it was Friday, Eric was in charge.

"45 minutes to fall asleep. Slept for 30 minutes."

Well, now that doesn't seem right! God bless daddy for not giving in!

Tonight, she was totally wound up, and I thought for sure it would be rough. We talked as we do before she goes to bed, and talked about the plan for tomorrow. Her eyes lit up when I told her she could have something special for breakfast in the morning if she didn't cry when going to sleep.

And she didn't. Total silence. Asleep in minutes.

Admittedly, I'm a little sad. She's getting bigger and makes changes to things so quickly and easily. Before I can even adjust! No more Maggie Simpson using her pacifier. Upside down.

I think she deserves a chocolate donut for breakfast!