Operation "Buh bye Binkie"

It's hard to see...but Max is holding one of my home made holiday cookies in his hand. This was his 1st holiday cookie and we watched our 1st Christmas movie (Santa Claus is coming to town) together!

Last night was night 2 of Operation "Buh Bye Binkie". I don't expect this mission to be an enjoyable one as he LOVES his binkie and blanket. Fortunately I decided pretty early on that those 2 comfort items were for nap and bedtimes only, so he knows when he wakes that before we leave his room...he has to give both of them up and even helps me put them away in their holding spots.

I usually go in and check on him an hour or so after he falls asleep and usually by then the binkie has already fallen out of his mouth and is lying close by, so normally I just move it to one of the corners for him to find later or in the morning, but 2 nights ago I started removing it all together so that he couldn't suck on it at all the remainder of the night/morning. I thought for sure I'd be in for early mornings once he couldn't find that binkie...but surprisingly enough he's still slept or quietly played in his crib until 7:30/8:00am each morning. I've watched him on the monitor and he doesn't even seem phased so far.

That all being said...I know when we get to the point of not letting him have it to fall asleep...this will be a completely different story. But, until we get to that point...at least he only has it for naps and to fall asleep at night.

Lastly...on a totally unrelated subject...I purchased my very last holiday gift this afternoon!! YES!! Now I am just waiting for a delivery of some items and need to continue w/ my wrapping. Hopefully I can get the majority of it wrapped up (pun intended!) this weekend. Lots to do...