Just before Alex's third birthday, we told him that the binky fairy would be coming to take his pacifier because other babies in the world needed it. We told him that she would bring him a really fun toy to play with instead of having a binky. He seemed okay with this concept. So the night came to gather up all the binkies in the house. We strung them on a blue ribbon and tied it up in a tree in the front yard. He said good-bye to the binkies and then asked if he could keep one for his mouth. Can't blame him for asking, right?A few hours later he looked out the front window and saw something in the tree! It was a lot bigger than the pacifier ribbon. They put on their shoes and coat and ran out to see what the Binky Fairy had left. It was a really cool pirate ship (just like the one he had found online and asked Mom for)!
Later that evening when it was time for bed, he had some tears over not having his binky. The next day he cried a few minutes before his nap over not having his binky. But ever since that day, when you ask about his binky or the Binky Fairy, he just laughs.
Next task...potty training! Is there a Potty Fairy? What might he bring/leave? It might be obvious, but I'll try anything at this point!
