It is done... we did it or at least we started it.
For 6 months we told Autumn that when she turned 3- there would be no more binkies. We figured if we took it away from her... we would also just take them away from Gavin too. Let's be honest- in a fit of panic either she or we would grab it out of his mouth and give it to her... So, no more binkies for anyone in this house.
It has been 3 days now (night and day) and we have successfully overcome the addiction. I am amazed that there was not more screaming, kicking, or meltdowns... other than the occasional request for it... we are fine. We did it!!!
I am so proud of Autumn and Gavin. Gav of course can't voice his frustration and although it takes him longer to fall asleep during the day and night- he seems fine also.
thank god i am not going to have one of those kids who is like 5 yrs. old sucking on a binky in the store. It just looks strange and a little pathetic- not that I can't understand and relate to how that happens.
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The best moments were early on with Autumn. We'd been prepping her for no Binky for a while when she turned 3.
Us: What happens when you turn 3?
Autumn: no more binkies!
So, when the time actually came, and she was three, and she asked for a binky, I would ask: how old are you?
Pausing for a minute to think about the implications of her answer, she help up two fingers and said: TWO.
Because if she was TWO, she could still have the Binky. But, as mom wrote, she toughed it out, and we're immensely proud.
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