bye, bye binky

habits are hard to break

addictions, even harder

my muffy has had a bad habit, er, addiction 

to her "passy" since birth. 

it has soothed her, helped her sleep 

and generally kept her happy.

she even gave it up a couple years ago -- 

(amongst lots of tears and sleepless nights)

the passy fairy came and left her a big-girl gift (princess walkie talkies!) 

and she spent a few years without them.

then, we found one... 

and she wanted to try it, you know, just to see if she still liked it, 

and sure enough, she did! 

i tried to let her keep it for her dollies, 

but when i caught her with it, it was just too much.

so once again, i summoned the passy fairy, who left a very stern note this time.

these are the last two i have, hidden in my desk drawer at work

they're away from her, but a reminder of my baby to me.

who knew a binky would cause so many tears?