When parenting practices collide: pew training continued

Last week we weaned Fuller from his pacifier. But that left us with the quandry of what to do at the times when we would give him the paci to quiet him down. We would use it in church, on trips to the store, and on car rides when Fuller could use a little plug or comfort.

We went to church on Sunday and decided to take the paci with us. We ended up using it since Fuller preferred making car sounds to sitting still. During the offering D and I discussed that we would quickly take the paci when I walked Fuller to the nursery and place it out of sight, in a pocket, so he wouldn't be able to find it later.

Except, Fuller did one of those things that surprised me and made me proud. When it was time to take Fuller to the nursery, he yanked the pacifier out of his mouth and handed it over. He knew that the paci time was over.

Sometimes kids surprise you, and I know this is just the beginning of the surprises.