Both of my children have a lovie. It just so happens to be a blanket (called "blankie") which they have each slept and cuddled with just about every day since they were 6 mo. old. Jon and I are both in the habit of letting our children know that their blankets must be washed on a regular basis just because of all the germs we are sure they contain (after all, they are taken just about everywhere - including being drug on the floor).
Today as I was getting ready to do laundry, I told my children it was time to wash their "blankies." My son then told me that he no longer wanted his "blankie." He said I could sell it or give it away to the Salvation Army. Any family members know that this is a BIG deal (especially if he sticks with it). You see, my FIL has been trying for a couple years to convince my son that he is too old for his blankie. I'm just hoping that something flipped the switch and he's now thinking of himself as a "big boy" and will therefore be blankie free from now on. That said, I have scrolled it away just in case (you know, just in case I need to embarrass him when he's older). ;-)
All my kiddos have lovies. When they were ready to give them up, I put them away. A few months later I would pull them out and give them back. A treasure. They didn't need them like they used to, but cherish them and have a place of honor in their rooms.
ReplyDeleteBravo for Jason and also a little melancholy for you I'm sure. These milestones are wonderful to observe.
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