We had a monumental moment this past Monday. It was President's Day so Isabel and I had the day off, but Cooper still had school. It was a nice girl bonding day for us! We've been a little concerned in the recent past that Isabel has seemed to be more and more attached to her pacifier. Cooper got rid of his on his own at about 6 months of age as he found his thumb, but Isabel has had to have her pacifier for naps and bedtime for most of her young life. We decided to try to get rid of the pacifier sooner rather than later so for some reason I felt a sudden urge to start this process. We had a nice shopping trip in Burlington with Gumma, and decided that Isabel could get a Dora doll (she's currently obsessed with Dora), to sleep with in substitution for her pacifier. While in the store as I described our new plan, Isabel started to cry and ask for her pacifier. It didn't last for long, but I certainly had my doubts. But I was not going to give up easily, so when we got home, I explained things again and we seemed to have a break through moment when Isabel got on board with the plan.
I'm happy to report that this has been a remarkably easy transition for us. Isabel has only once asked for her pacifier but was easily distracted. She truly is getting to be a big girl which makes her mommy a little sad. She loves to call herself "Big Girl" now. If only we can convince her that big girls go pee and poop in the potty, then we'll be all set!
OMG, can I tell you how jealous I am? Jackson is still so attached to his pacifiers (aka his "baby"). Is she napping even without the paci? So jealous and such a cute video.
ReplyDeleteADORABLE video. I can't believe how quickly she is growing up. She is talking so well now too! Can't wait to get up there and see you guys again!
ReplyDeleteso cute! what a big step and what a BIG GIRL! we miss you guys! we'll see you soon, though!
ReplyDeleteHey Cary, to say she's napping without it is a little bit misleading. She seems to not be needing to nap anymore which has her mother in a bit of a tizzy. We just put a child door knob on the inside of her door so at least she stays in her room for some quiet time, but she usually just ends up reading. I was really hoping for naps until kindergarten, but we'll see. Just don't have the energy to force her right now. And the bonus is that she really doesn't get cranky by the end of the day. Cooper on the other hand, he still really needs (and fortunately takes) his naps!
ReplyDeletei've watched this several times now. it's so darn cute. and i think it's the most i've heard isabel talk! hopefully we can have a good chat when we get up to midd!
ReplyDeleteI made Jackson and Ryan watch it. While they thought it was great and Jackson will even tell me "Isabel throw away her paci", he's not in the least bit interested in following in her footsteps.
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