Really a big boy now!

Aiden had his 2-year doctor visit on Monday. The doctor said that he is a healthy two year old, but that he should stop using his pacifier because it is starting to shape his dentures. We have been trying to wean him off his paci for the longest time but with our big move, moving him to his big boy bed and the arrival of Zack, we thought we'll give him some slack when it comes to him using his pacifier. At least we were down to having only one (and not the three pacifiers as in this photo from July) The doctor said it is best to go cold turkey, so after explaining to him on Monday that this is his last day, the moment finally arrived this morning. At dawn Gavin took him to a bridge across the American River in Folsom and he tossed it into the water. He was really good today coping without his beloved paci. When he asked for it, I would ask him where it is and he would say it is in the water and that would be the end of it. We are so proud of him! He really is no longer our little baby!