Today will be our toughest day as parents (to date). In an hour, when Laura wakes up from her nap, she will no longer have a plug.
Mom and I have made the decision to cut the plug, severing ties with arguably the most important thing in her life. This is so hard on Mom that she refuses to be the cutter and won't watch it happen.
The time is right. Laura is nearly 3 years old and we are starting to see the effects it has on her teeth and mouth formation.
I can't believe I am about make my poor little girl cry hard for a long time. I am sad for her. Mom is sad for her.
Good bye, plug.
UPDATE
The unpredictability of kids is absolutely amazing. Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would be so easy. NEVER! The moment I showed Laura that her plug was "broken" she didn't want it anymore. Not to hold. Not to look at. She didn't cry, fuss or whine. In fact, she told me to throw it in the garbage. Mind you, this plug was essential for sleeping and calming down situations. Not to forget, Laura would frequently put herself in time-outs so she could have that plug during non-sleeping hours. Little Shizzer!
The first night had its moments - as it should have. It took about two hours before she fell asleep. In the middle of the night she woke up confused. Laura said to Mom, "I'm looking for something but don't know what it is." Obviously, in a dazed, dreamy way, she kind of remembered that the plug was gone but also reacted by instinct to look for it. The next day she didn't take a nap but after that it has been clear sailing!
Yes the sample size is small (5 days) but I believe we've made it. Geez, hope I didn't jinx myself.
UPDATE
The unpredictability of kids is absolutely amazing. Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would be so easy. NEVER! The moment I showed Laura that her plug was "broken" she didn't want it anymore. Not to hold. Not to look at. She didn't cry, fuss or whine. In fact, she told me to throw it in the garbage. Mind you, this plug was essential for sleeping and calming down situations. Not to forget, Laura would frequently put herself in time-outs so she could have that plug during non-sleeping hours. Little Shizzer!
The first night had its moments - as it should have. It took about two hours before she fell asleep. In the middle of the night she woke up confused. Laura said to Mom, "I'm looking for something but don't know what it is." Obviously, in a dazed, dreamy way, she kind of remembered that the plug was gone but also reacted by instinct to look for it. The next day she didn't take a nap but after that it has been clear sailing!
Yes the sample size is small (5 days) but I believe we've made it. Geez, hope I didn't jinx myself.
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| Laura's final time with a plug. |
2 comments:
Sayonara.....Mrs. Kackleman.
So how did it go? We used the same trick and it worked. I hope you get some sleep this week.
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