Well DJ is now one year old which still baffles me that an entire year has gone by since he was born. I never could have imagined that time could fly so quickly. I am really trying to appreciate each day and am so blessed that I have the ability to stay home with him.
We are in the process of bottle weaning and I have to admit, it's probably more difficult for me to give up the bottle than him. DJ is not the cuddly type. He might snuggle with you when he's really tired but usually, if you're near his crib at that time he reaches for it. I get it, I prefer my own space too but I love it when he puts his head on my chest...if only for a moment.
DJ still takes two naps during the day and he usually gets a bottle before he goes down. It's comforting to him but it's such a nice time for me as well. It's the one time that he relaxes and lets me hold him in the rocking chair.
I decided today is the day. If "I" don't give up the bottle now, it'll only get more difficult. My goal is to be completely done with it by Thanksgiving. That gives me a good month which is more than enough time. I'm first starting with the nap bottles and then will move on to the bottle at 5:00 am. I just don't think he needs to be waking up for a bottle anymore but I may do some research on that just to be sure. The last to go will be the bottle at night which will be by far the hardest to give up...for both of us.
Ha, as I read over this post I realize how silly I sound...I guess that's just what happens when you become a mom!
