The beginning of a beautiful baby and paci relationship...
Step One: Go to build-a-bear and pick out a teddy bear. Give mom a thumbs up that he is ready to become a big boy!
Step Two: Step on peddle to stuff bear.
Step Three: Gently place paci inside...
Step Four: Take bear to the tub for his first bath. This is serious work...all bears must pass strict inspection before going home!
Step Five: Give bear his first nice brushing...make sure not to leave out a single strand of teddy bear fur!
ALL DONE! Mission complete.
Last picture of Caleb and his "Da!"
5 easy steps for a toddler to give up the paci...
Step One: Go to build-a-bear and pick out a teddy bear. Give mom a thumbs up that he is ready to become a big boy! 
Step Two: Step on peddle to stuff bear. 
Step Three: Gently place paci inside...
Step Four: Take bear to the tub for his first bath. This is serious work...all bears must pass strict inspection before going home!
Step Five: Give bear his first nice brushing...make sure not to leave out a single strand of teddy bear fur!
ALL DONE! Mission complete. We took Caleb to make his "Da Bear" last Friday, December 4. He hasn't looked back since. Every now and then, I will catch Caleb out of the corner of my eye squeezing his bear's tummy just to make sure that his paci is still inside! This transition has been so much easier than I anticipated. I am so proud of my big boy! He amazes me every day! Congratulations on being such a big boy now, Mr. Caleb!
