Paci Purge

    There has been so much happening here that it has been nearly impossible to post.  Last Sunday, my big girl gave up her pacies.  We went all around the house, looking under couches and beds, and found an amazing number of pacifiers.  We put them all into a bag (including the one in her mouth) and put the bag on the front porch.  We told her that she was a big girl and didn't need them anymore, and that maybe there were some babies that needed them more than she did. 

    She was very brave, and a little sad, but after the rough night was over, she ventured out onto the porch to check the bag.  Amazingly, the bag was still there, but the pacies were all gone!  In their place were a stuffed animal, playdoh, bubbles, and three suckers!   We still miss the pacies, even after a whole week without them, but things are getting easier every day.  And I am one proud mama.