The Binky Dilemma

Any advice would be appreciated....When do you rip these obnoxious pieces of plastic out of your child's mouth and throw them in the garbage. I have such mixed emotions when it comes to this issue. I still have my childhood blanket and Noa still sleeps with hers every night and I would never even consider taking a blanket away. However, this plastic pipe somehow seems different. It is used for comfort and in no way has hindered her speech but the sight of it in her mouth embarrasses me. Avery is only allowed to have her binky in her bedroom but it obviously sneaks out occasionally. Even she feels like she is too old for a pacifier. Will she outgrow it and when???

A cat or road kill?

Swampfire

Monday, August 18th, 2:00 p.m.

Monarch
Tuesday, August 19th, 7:30 a.m.

Wrigley

Wrigley is our new 6 month old labradoodle puppy. Yes, he is named after the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field but don't worry, our household is still rooting for the Detroit Tigers but Comerica as a name just doesn't have the same nice ring.

Avery @ Gymnastics

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Once a week for the past 8 weeks Avery and her class have been doing gymnastics at a place called, "GymCo". This was great exercise and a great break from being snowed inside during the long winter!