So, as we get closer and closer to Christmas itself, for whatever reason, I continue to take on more and more. We took away the pacifier. Yesterday. And it sucked. Well, let me back up a bit. We’ve been pretty good about only giving it to him in moments of crisis and at naptime and bedtime. But he was pretty sneaky and somehow managed to get it out of his crib at some point every day and then hold on to it for dear life. So finally, last week I decided to crack down and start the process. So I hid it immediately after he woke up and only gave it to him at naptime and bedtime. Then yesterday I tried to take it away at naptime and caved. Yikes. I know, it was terrible. So at bedtime, that was it. But for the record, E made me do it. Honestly, it’s going quite well. And as I’m writing this he’s managed to wake up from a 30 minute nap and won’t go back to sleep… and guess what he wants?
On top of the whole “Operation Sucky Elimination,” I’ve managed to start a new playgroup with the girls from Bunko. There will be five of us girls and six kids. Plus three of the girls are pregnant. So, this is going to get big. But I’m excited about it and am looking forward to hosting on the 13th. AAAGGHHHH! What the heck am I thinking? Like I don’t have enough to do – address all 75 of my Christmas cards when they arrive, wrap the rest of the 787 bizillion presents left to wrap, finish Christmas shopping (for the love of the infant baby Jesus in the manger, when will it ever end), and make Christmas cookies for that cookie exchange I’ve already agreed to do. Ok, so really, I’m not all that stressed about it. Probably because it hasn’t really sunk in just yet. That and it just doesn’t feel like the holidays unless it’s freezing ass cold (check, well sort of) and I’m totally wigging out (this state of mind will set in quickly, I’m sure).
Pacifier elimination is a big deal! I truly believe after reducing to using only at sleep time and stress, cold turkey is the way to go. Pey was a pacifier princess, but Addy I have bigger problems with. She loves her thumb. A little tougher of a habit to break.
It sounds like you have a lot of fun (if stressful) things going on as well.
Have fun and good luck!
We are living parallel lives. Seriously…it is bordering on creepy. Trying to drop the paci, cookie exchange (I have to make 54 cookies! For the love of baby jesus in the manger!), random cocktail party hosting, no gifts wrapped, etc. Just start making lists…lists are your friend…
I am interested in seeing your lovely Christmas decor as well! (no pressure, though…).
But really, you will get it all done and it will be a blast. I am excited for your new playgroup!! I bet it will be the best thing you’ve done since you moved.
Coming from someone who has another one on the way, so a deadline in sight, we have to move to a big boy bed, potty train and decide when we will give the paci up (even though he only has it at bedtime and doesn’t complain) I would wait until the holidays are over to jump into anything “massive”.
Between playgroups, making meals for book studies, goodies for gift exchanges, etc, I as well, have too much going on right now. I would love to tackle some of these things hanging over my head, but it’s just too much.
Do what you can, but know after New Year’s Eve, there really isn’t much else going on…..
Just my 2 cents. :)
Morgan’s always been a paci at nap/bedtime only girl. If she’s starting to meltdown and there’s more than 25 minutes until bedtime, she gets it then. I am DREADING giving it up. DREADING it I say!!
You? Are busy :)
Yes, I think cold turkey is the only way (and put it somewhere even YOU can’t find it). Remember your little brother was 3 when we “lost” his. It was only bad for 2 or 3 days.
But I also think it might make more sense to wait til after Christmas. Why not? But that’s just my 2 cents worth.
I remember your cousin Chad lost his sucky when he was about 18 months. He accepted that it was lost surprisingly well as I recall. He found it about 6 months later in the bottom of the toy box!
Sounds like your holidays will be busy – all part of the fun. It seems like our group gets smaller each year – not nearly so much fun as it used to be! Take time to enjoy it, Amanda!
P.S. What an adorable picture of Jack! Wait until you see the email card I sent your Mom.
oh good luck with the anti-pacifier campaign…
in a few more days he will hardly even notice it’s gone.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.
wish I was closer so I could be in that play group.
sounds fun.
Golly!!! This time of year is so fun but sooooo busy. I can’t get anything done. Jesus Christ Mas, I think Sara may be your twin. You need to come here and play in the snow with me, drink hot chocolate and listen to scay Christmas music. Doo dooo dooo dooo, ding dong, ding dong! We could cross country ski around the Sears Tower
Good luck with that! I’ll be calling you in a few months for some tips!
Merry Christmas!