Bye Bye Nu-Nu's

As if I needed a reminder just how big my little girl is getting, she is now officially done with her Nukers.  Although I'm thrilled with her big step, I am a little sad about her shedding another 'baby' quality.  But it was time...

Here's my big girl's last morning waking up with her beloved nu-nu.

We'd been talking about the big day all week long, and she knew all about where we were going to put them...

Carrying the Nukers to the 'gow-bidge.'

Cooper, thanks for being a great big brother and helping Izzy with the transition.  (Several times over the course of the following week, if Izzy was sad or crying, he'd say, "I think she's sad about her nu-nu's mom!  He was a very concerned big brother!)

That first night, there were a few tears and a big fat lip when she actually realized that those nuks were not coming back... But she did great!  Just a little extra snuggle time and a couple midnight reminders to snuggle with her baby, and she did it!  There's no turning back now!  We've been nuk-free in this house for a week!

The next morning--big girl!!  Now she snuggles with her baby and baby's 'bankie.'

Baby always HAS to have her 'bankie'

I cannot believe how this little girl is becoming such a big girl right before our eyes ;)  But a fun perk of ditching the nuk is that our story and snuggle time before bed is a lot more lively and the conversations have been very memorable and super sweet this week!  Izzy likes to finish off a few words of her prayers, and she likes to rattle off all the names she can think of when we say, "God Bless _____." 

My little honey.  I love you sooo much!!