Bye-bye binky...Hello Straws!

While packing to head down to Kentucky, I managed to grab everything except two of Lexie's favorite things...her music machine and her BINKY!!! While they aren't MUST haves, they sure do make sleepy time much easier!!! We managed to get by with an old music box Granny had at the house, but I was determined to not cave on the binky. While she only used it for naps and at night, we still thought it was a good idea to break her of it before she was 18 months old. (That coming from the pediatrician)
In any event, we are happy to report that she has been BINKY FREE for almost a month now...though I have to admit, I almost caved a few nights ago when her last molar broke through! I think....or hope...we are home free now!

While we were out for dinner the other night I gave Lexie a straw to play with/chew on. Russ filled it with water and would "drop" some into her mouth. One time she didn't get him a chance to release his finger off the end of the straw and instead sucked a bunch of water through it. Ever since, she has been drinking out of her new favorite cup...I don't go anywhere without it!!!
Thanks GG for the Buckeye cup...we didn't have to take her to Knott's Berry Farms in order for her to learn!!! (That is where I learned to "kiss" my straw to get it to work)