No More Paci- Day 1

Well, it is 8:28 and I just managed to lay E down in his crib. My fingers are crossed. The poor little guy is exhausted. We've both been up since 5:48 this morning! That's right, no nap (break for Mommy). Minus the fact of waking up super early and the lack of a nap, E had a great day (no wining, no missing Paci, very cheerful, lots of fun). I tried putting him down for a nap for about an 1.5hr today, but to no avail. Even though he was obviously tired, and I had purposely tuckered him out, it just wasn't going to happen, so I opted for 'quiet, cuddle time' instead.

E seems to go through sleep phases every couple/several months (I'm assuming most babies do this). Either he wakes up super early (before 7), and as early as 5:45, or he goes through separation anxiety and needs to be held for an extended period of time before going to sleep
(a week ago he was diving into his crib, not even wanting to be held). Unfortunately, right now, he seems to be having both issues. His 'paci-to-the-babies' doesn't even seem to matter- sweet! But, this is the worst that I've seen his separation anxiety during bedtime. I need to do some research/trouble-shooting on this issue tonight. At least I know that it will come and go, like all other phases. I've let myself just kindof accept it over the last couple days and realize that it makes for extra cuddle time with the little one who just loves me- I know at some point I won't be able to cuddle with my babies in my arms anymore.

I think though, we can safely say that E has said 'bye-bye' to Paci.