Bunny weaned herself a couple weeks ago. She is done. Just like that.
I had gotten her down to just one nursing at bedtime a few months ago and was pretty resigned to thinking I would have to lessen and lessen the time I let her nurse if I ever wanted her to wean.
Then the other night, she said she wanted Katie (my 16 year old sister) to put her to bed. They are best buds, but I totally expected her to come looking for me after she got bored with Katie's stories. You know, when she was REALLY ready for bed. But when I got little sister to sleep, I went to check on her and found her sleeping sweetly next to Katie, like it was no big deal at all. Just like that.
The next night I snuggled her to sleep and she didn't even ask to nurse. After a few days, I dared to ask her about it. She simply said, "I'm all done nursing. I still like to snuggle though." Just like that.
I am still in a little bit of shock over it. Not sad. After all, 3 years and 8 months of nursing is a good run. I find myself just kinda in awe. So we had a weaning party to cement her new status as a big girl. Weaning parties date back to old testament times. When Abraham's son, Isaac, weaned, they had a feast in celebration. We baked a chocolate cake and the big boy cousin came to celebrate with us and spend the night. She is very proud. I am pretty proud too. And we turn to a new chapter of her childhood. Just like that.
I used
THIS RECIPE, but I made a strawberry cream cheese filling rather than more chocolate.
I absolutely love healthy junk food... I also have developed quite a fondness of dark chocolate.
This cake is a win on both.
Bunny was very excited to dig in.
It was DELISH!
I can't wait for the next birthday, graduation, anniversary, or flag day to make it again...
Any excuse really.
Less than a day later, it was gone. Just like that.
