It is/was his pacifier.
If only you could understand how much he loved this thing. It partnered with his blankie and has brought him such a high level of joy and comfort that I've wondered for months when I should break him of it, especially with a baby brother who has one of his own. I've tried "losing" it before, only to eventually give in and "find" it again (it's true that parents get tired with age), so on a whim yesterday morning, I pushed my sentimentality aside and snipped off the end. When he picked it up to put it in his mouth at naptime, it just slid to the side of his face and got stuck in his neck. He was utterly surprised. In the moments that followed, I basically convinced him that he sucked the thing to death...just not in so many words. Now we say it's "all gone" and try to giggle about how silly that is. He would feel SO betrayed if he knew it was me. Instead, he is confused, a little bit sad, and half-entertained by it. I think we'll be okay.
4 comments:
oh... i think I might understand how much a child can love their bikini. I am so sad and nervous to think about taking it from Lucy. We will see... you motivated me. I think we will wait until she is two and then I will be calling you for moral support.
PS. I think we are coming for the 4th of July and Ty's B-Day!!
What a good way to do it though. We'll hope for good naps and bedtimes to come.
Good job. I bet that was tough. It's kind of bittersweet to help babies grow up. I think these milestones are exciting, but it's still sad to "lose" your baby. Sounds like he'll be fine!
I think that that is absolutely hilarious and if that is a way to get him over it with out detramit to him and the whole family then I think it is worth it. One day you will tell him and he will just be shocked but for now he seems to be okay.
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