Me A BIG Girl!!

Those were the first words out of Care Bear's mouth this morning. Why was she so excited to say this? Because she finally said goodbye to her binky's!!! A couple of days ago she asked me if we could call Santa so she could ask for some slip slops (Flip Flop sandals). I told her Santa was too busy making toys but we could call the Binky Fairy and ask her to take away Care Bear's binky's and leave flip flops. She was so excited! I talked to her about it for a day or two to make sure she understood what she was about to do. She never wavered and told me she would not get her binky at bedtime anymore so I knew she got it. Last night we called the Binky Fairy (thanks Mom Jemmett!) put the binkys in a baggie with a note and tucked everything under Care Bear's pillow. At this point she wasn't so sure and kept sneaking a binky out to suck on. She actually fell asleep with one so I wasn't sure if I should follow through. But the kid is 3 and it has to happen some time so I did it. She woke up a couple times crying for her binky and I had to lay with her for awhile but it was all worth it to hear how proud she was as she proclaimed "Me a big girl!"

Here she is still excited to say goodbye !One final look! Putting them under her pillow. New light up slip slops! Can I tell you how many stores I had to go to to find flip flops in her size in September? These are a little big but atleast she should be able to wear them next summer because how long will she be able to wear them this year before her toes freeze?!She also requested a princess so this is one of those new mini barbies that she can wear in a necklace around her neck.

I hope we survive the next few days. When Daddy left this morning she was sad and immediately wanted her binky back so I am sure plenty of tears will be shed before this is really behind us. Oh well, like I said, this has to happen sometime and now is as good as anytime!