My girl is a rockstar!
She is handling this effort to break her thumb-habit like a champ.
We settled on a fingerless glove as our method and, other then bath-time and swimming, she hasn’t taken it off yet.
It’s been 9 days!!
I’m so proud of her.
It hasn’t all been easy. She calls for us at night sometimes, maybe every other night, and nap times are a little rough now that she can’t just relax with her thumb.
But, we are getting there. One moment at a time.
In fact, the other day I’d forgotten to put her glove back on after her bath and when I put her down for a nap she called out, “MOM, you forgot my magic-glove!!”
Her magic glove.
What a sweet way to think about it.
Because the truth is, there are moments where I worry that I’m torturing her by taking away her thumb; like breaking this habit is also ruining her confidence and shredding her independence. I worry that she’s too young for such a big lifestyle change, that we are pushing too hard, that she isn’t ready.
But, she calls it her magic-glove.
What a relief.
And she reminds me to put it on.
I guess she’s ready after all.
It’s been a fun addition to her already awesome wardrobe. Now every outfit consists of a tutu and a magic-glove.
My whimsical little fairy.
I’m looking forward to the day I no longer have to think about her thumb or her glove. The night I don’t worry that she’s not going to sleep well with out it’s comfort, or when nap times aren’t such a struggle. And she is making great strides towards these accomplishments.
But, I think I will miss her magic-glove too. It’s been a sweet companion for the last week.
Thank you Magic-Glove! You’re performing your job perfectly!!