It's Zach's turn. We held his Bye Bye Paci Party last Sunday (the day after his 2 year old birthday) and it went pretty well. Of course, Zach has been a little bit more attached than Conner was and also he's not quite as laid back as Conner was. However, all in all, it went really well. He didn't seem to mind any as we had the party. That night however, at bedtime, he did ask for paci as expected and we told him the same thing we did Conner. "Remember, we said bye-bye to the pacis today? They flew off into the sky. They're all gone." Where Conner just sort of shrugged his shoulders with a staggeringly calm measure of acceptance, Zach had a different response. Zach shook his head yes, and said "Bye Bye" in recognition that he remembered us sending the pacis away. Then, he waited about ten seconds, held out his hand and said, "zsuzsi" (his word for paci). We told him again, and he shook his head yes, said "bye bye" and then looked at us and held out his hand, "zsuzsi". It was as if he said, "Yah, I remember the party where you sent my pacis up to the sky. That was great. Good trick. Now, give me a paci so I can go to bed already."
Here is the picture story of the paci party in all of its glory.
How convenient people. A floating paci holder. Awesome! Notice Conner trying to grab them away from Zach.
Nooooooooo, my pacis!!!
Big brothers are always faster.
Back to play time, this time with 3 pacis.
Okay, we're outside. It's time for the send off. Here I am explaining the situation.
Here I am trying to get Zach to take the pacis, but instead he sticks them in his mouth. Note Conner and what he is doing. I'm paying attention to Zach at this moment and don't notice him "acting" with his bat.
Zach walks off and I'm trying to get him to come back and take the balloons. Meanwhile, Conner sneaks up beside me, with his new WOODEN bat (thanks mom) and takes a swing at the balloons like they are a pinata, nearly taking my arm off!
Me, having to be a dad and scolding Conner. Notice the disapproving look on his face.
Conner watching and waiting. Zach playing in the grass. Me thinking I could just let them go already.
Okay, let's try this again. Here's the situation Zach. Now, take the balloons.
No, really, take them.
Okay Dad, no problem. Hey, pacis! These go in my mouth!
Oh, come on already!
Oooops, there they go! Zach can't seem to find them, "Hey where'd they go?"
Me, running to catch him to make sure he sees them flying away.
Pacis, nearly getting stuck in the tree (like last time).
Ahhhh, and they're off.
Bye Bye Pacis!!!!
