she did it!

last month, kyri decided that she was going to stop sucking her thumb! she went to the dentist for a cleaning and they asked her, "you are such a big girl, are you going to stop sucking your thumb now?" she came home and made the choice all on her own...she was a big four-year-old and she was going to stop sucking her thumb! i made a chart for her (just like her potty chart) and found some cute animal stickers. that first night was not easy. normally, kyri will only suck her thumb when she has her silky blankets. we didn't take her blankets away because they are so special to her. she cried a little bit when she wanted to suck her thumb, but she was deciding on her own to be a big girl. i was so proud of her! after that night, it was like she never sucked her thumb. she didn't try at all for the next 30 days. everyday, kyri put a sticker on her chart and couldn't wait for her "special treat!" when her chart was full, we took her to cold stone for some yummy ice cream. she chose cotton candy ice cream with gummy bears...she loved every sugary bite! we also took her to target to pick out a book of her choice. she chose a toy story book...her new fave! we are so proud of our sweet kyri. you did it, big girl!

she loved picking out a new sticker each day.

kyri and her special treat. yum!

lincoln fire station.

in january (yes...i am that far behind on my blog), our playgroup made our yearly trip to the lincoln fire station. kyri was beyond excited! she talks about going to the fire station almost everyday. kevin was able to join us...a special treat for kyri. here are some pictures of the fun-filled day with friends!

checking out all the cool gear on the fire truck.

kaden stayed nice and cozy on mama.

that tire is bigger than you, kyri!

the gang.

seeing what it's like to drive the big fire truck.

the coolest part of our time at the fire station!

enjoying a snack outside.

what a great day with her buddies!