My Big Girl

Just got back from a trip to New York City...which I'll talk about later...but when we got back we decided it was big girl time.

I figure getting back from vacation away from home is a good time to start some new things with her.

The main point here, is getting the buh-buh (pacifier) away from her. She was dangerously addicted to that thing, and just like cigarettes for me on my 30th birthday, cold turkey was the best way to go about it. I had my last cigarette forever on 11:55 pm on my 30th birthday.

Alexandra had her last buh-buh in the car ride Monday afternoon, then we took it away forever.

The buh-buh is for babies, and my little Alex is a big girl as of Monday.

She's doing ok without it today (4 days cold turkey). Going to bed was a 20 minute screaming experience Monday night..but today it was less than 5. In the car, it doesn't get to screaming...but she still likes to remind us that she would like the buh-buh if we were so inclined.

She hasn't really minded, because Monday began a whole new life for her. She now eats at the table with Mom and Dad, rather than the plastic tray that accompanies her booster seat. She also got an old painting ladder, to pull up to the counter and help Mom or Dad cook dinner. She loves helping us, kinda scary.

She also gets to use a stool to wash her own hands in the kitchen sink. She's getting better, but still prefers to wash one hand at a time. I keep telling her, her hands need to use the buddy system, but she apparently doesn't quite get it...

Alex is also starting to use the potty chair, and has taken her first pee and her first dump in the potty. Who hoo! No offense little one...but I'd like to stop wiping your butt. Get on it (bullwhip crack)

I'm starting a poll...I have a picture of Alex's first dump...would anyone like to see it?

I think this was a good idea...get rid of the baby habit at the same time that you get more grown up priveledges. Genius idea if I do say so myself (although I think my wife actually thought of it...)