Cold Turkey

Andy and I aren't that big on New Year's resolutions, but this year Andy, Rachel, and I are all participating in one. Andy decided last night that Rachel didn't need her binky anymore. She only gets it at naptime and bedtime, but we decided it was time for the binky usage to end. So, Andy explained to her that she can't take her binky on the airplane. Technically we aren't going on an airplane until the end of February, but we need to get her prepped. So, after some talking to she was convinced. Rachel simply stated last night, "I don't need my binky ever again". I was a bit nervous going to bed last night. I was prepared for Rachel to be up a couple of times crying for her binky. But she did great! Rachel slept through the night and she's even taking a great nap now. So, the first 24 hours have gone well. Hopefully the next couple of weeks continue to go well. Rachel thinks the mailman has come and taken her binkies. Right now they are simply hidden, but we better get them in the trash can. It's better for the temptation not to be there, more for us than probably her! :)