Maia is vacillating between clinging to her babyhood, and leaping forward into full-on childhood. Just tonight, we made the transition to her official "Big Kid Bed" by taking apart the crib, storing it in the basement, and putting together her toddler bed (purchased for $20 from a friend of mine! Yay!). She went to sleep in her new bed 10 minutes ago, and there hasn't been a peep from her since.
On the other hand, she is now determined that she is "baby Maia," and she wants nothing to do with the potty after her one successful use of it last week. She refers to herself as "baby Maia" quite frequently, and even wants to be held like a baby from time to time when she's had a particularly active day. Her conflicting emotions on this are crystal clear, and it's the typical toddler stuff: a ferocious drive to try new things, learn new things, experiment with boundaries, etc., combined with a need to cling to one's sense of security and safety. She was talking about nursing today, for example, and how she remembers her "nook-uh" and misses her milk.
It's quite fascinating to watch, and I am very thankful that she's skilled at communicating where she is on this continuum so that I can best give her what she needs most at any particular moment. She seems anxious about all of this at times (she's often seen with her fingers in her mouth these days, a clear sign of low-level anxiety for Maia), but usually some cuddles and a book or two is just what our Big Kid/Baby needs to feel more sure of herself again. :)
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