Taking The Good With The Bad

In the back of my mind I knew that it was time to get rid of Austin's paci now that he is 3 years old.  He only used it when he slept, but he loved and it really helped to soothe him.  Austin has always been a great sleeper and I was worried if I took the paci from him then all hell would break loose and mommy loves her sleep.  Well for a few weeks we have been prepping him by saying we were going to give his paci to the new babies because they don't have one and he is a big boy now.  He fought back for awhile but one day he said, "Ok mommy".  I knew this was my chance so we went cold turkey.  Well Austin has only asked for it back once, but he has been giving us trouble when going to bed.  He is trying to learn a new way to soothe to sleep, when the only way he has ever known is the paci.  He pleads with us for one more book, or one more cuddle, or just to please not leave.  It's sad but after about 20 minutes we have to go, and Austin is in tears.  Well last night him and I were cuddling in his bed and I began to let go and say it was time for me to go, when he grabbed my arm and wrapped it around him and just laid there very calmly for about 2 minutes.  At that time he started singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star very quietly and sweetly.  This is the song I sing to the boys when I want them to calm down.  Seriously melt my heart!  After that I left and he went to bed without a fight.  I know we are not out of the woods yet, but I will take the good with the bad.  Last night was a good night. 

Our mommy and Austin "Special Lunch Date" last week.