As many of you know, Mathilde has been in love with her pacifier, aka "Gucky", since she was about six weeks old. At that young age, Gucky was a life-saver and we were all happy she accepted this soothing tool. But as she approached 3 years old, JJ and I both decided that she was getting too old to have Gucky, that she looked ridiculous with it, and that it wasn't serving as necessary of a purpose anymore. So for months leading up to her December birthday, we would talk with Mathilde about how she didn't need Gucky anymore and that we would give her a nice present in exchange for giving up Gucky when she turned 3. She was ready...in theory. Third birthday came and went and Mathilde still hung on to Gucky. Granted, it was only during naps, nighttime, and when she got very upset, but it was still a crutch for all of us and took away from my girl's beautiful smile. I just wanted to see her whole face first thing in the morning! We tried more bribery, pleading, and throwing most of them away, but pink Gucky remained. Until one day about two weeks after her birthday, JJ took Mathilde to the dr for a check-up. The dr said it would be good to get rid of Gucky but didn't push. That day, JJ suggested Mathilde nap without it, and PRESTO, she did. Amazing! Then that night I suggested she sleep without Gucky and, to my utter surprise, she basically agreed. She got a little upset but I told her she could start without it and then call me in the middle of the night if she needed it. She slept all night! It's been about a month now and Gucky no longer lives at our house. My daughter never ceases to amaze me.
AFTER:
(On Mathilde's new camera, there are fun backgrounds/accessories you can add to a photo. Here Mathilde poses with the only "Gucky" we have in our house.)
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