She Quit Cold Turkey

Today is the fourth night that we have withheld Sophia's beloved Paci from her at bedtime. It's really hard when she asks for it in her sweet little voice and pouted lips. I mean how can you deny such a cute face? Well so far it hasn't been too terribly rough. The only problem is that she's not falling asleep as quickly. And today she didn't take an afternoon nap. It was either cave in to paci-desire or deal with a napless toddler. I chose the napless one.

Now I'm not addicted to anything (unless you count cookies) so I can only imagine how hard quitting a habit can be, especially cold turkey. Poor little Sophia had no warning that we were going to take away her Paci. She just went to bed one night and it vanished from the routine. Cold turkey. "Sorry, no more Paci. Pacifiers are for babies and you're a Big Girl now."

I'm wondering if we were allowed to treat adult addicts like little kids if quitting would be a lot easier. Too bad it's near impossible. But it would sure be nice.