We recently packed up Molly’s baby bottles, and the few pacifiers she had. We affectionately call her baby bottle her “bah bah.” And over the course of her infanthood she had accumulated about a billion of them! Slow flow nipples, plastic, glass, colored, clear- enough to fill a pretty good size box!
Apparently age 1, is when doctors recommend you start to transition a baby from bottles to sippy cups. It’s also the time when some doctors recommend phasing out pacifiers. I wasn’t too worried about that though, because Molly never really took to pacifiers. But just as I was closing up the box, Molly noticed one of her little pacifiers on the top. And just like that – it was in her mouth. I had to take a picture!
It was like she knew we were saying goodbye to a part of her babyhood.
I already knew I felt a little sad to see it all go. Everyday she loses a little bit more of her baby self, and gains a little bit more toddler in return. It’s bittersweet. I want her to grow and become independent, but I also want her to stay my tiny pink baby that needs me.
We packed up the box. Taped it up. Stowed it on a shelf in the garage…
I let her keep the single pacifier though, I think we both just need it to still be around.
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Awwww… that's sweet. Made me tear up a bit. I'm the one who most used those bottles with her in the middle of the night. Okay, tearing up more than just a bit now. I miss the tiny little baby girl she was, but just adore and love the little toddler she's becoming. They can't stay small forever, and I'm so glad we have all the photos and videos… and your blogs. I love you both soooo much!
~Daddy
Her face totally looks like she's sad to leave the babyhood behind.. So fitting.
but toddling and cuddling is so fun too!.
I totally agree with danielle, the picture of her really looks like she's sad to say goodbye to it or something! Thats sweet that you let her keep one:) Wow, she's really growing up!!!! I hope you guys enjoy every moment of it, and who knows, maybe you'll be taking out the box again soon!! 🙂
it is so hard! i have 7 children and it's still not easy with my last one! i notice you live in texas too- i'm in the NE area- is that near you?
Awww…little sweetheart. She does look sad to be leaving her babyhood behind. But she's growing into a bright and vibrant little girl 🙂 And I agree with Nikki – perhaps you'll be unpacking the baby box someday soon 🙂