Just a quick update on how it's been going since we pulled the plug on Friday and took the pacifier/binky/yia yia away for good. Honestly, we're both relieved at how well it's gone. I tried to explain to Park that he was a big boy and it was time to give the yia yias away to a baby that really needed them. I wasn't sure if he understood, but every once in a while he'll say "yia yia ... baby" with this sweet tone that shows he likes babies and he's doing them a BIG favor. (Mom needs to live up to that story and donate some new pacifiers to the local women's shelter before the guilt gets any worse.)
Surprisingly, Park isn't asking for the pacifiers at bedtime, but the first couple nights he would get this terrified look on his face and cry some massive sad tears when putting him to bed. He seemed genuinely scared. And he had us second-guessing ourselves and questioning why we were taking the one thing away (besides mom) that can soothe him. But we held firm and it has gotten better. The naps aren't the rockstar naps like he's been doing, but I'm hoping those get back to normal, too.
Next up: preventing tantrums and putting an end to whining and/or screaming in public
Parenting is never boring.
4 comments:
Little ones always amaze me. They are so much more resilent than we think. Go Mom/Dad, YOU did good.
When you figure out how to avoid the tantrums and whining, in general, please share your technique.
:)
Yea, yea! One milestone you're glad to see come and go!
I am pretty sure that we will be sending Carson to Preschool with a binky! lol We have tried several times to take it away but so far not going so well. He wont sleep without it. Im glad it went well for Park and you guys... Wish us luck and pray to the binky fairies for us :)
Lindsey and Ty
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