Bye-Bye Ba-Ba

At 19 months, Max really shouldn't be drinking from a bottle anymore. But every time I try to take it away from him, he gets terribly dehydrated so I end up giving in and putting his milk back in the ba-ba. And to be totally honest, I don't know if I'm ready to let go. My little boy is inarguably a walking, talking toddler at this point in his life and I miss my little baby SO much. Max is an adorably playful boy, who leaves little room for cuddling in his busy schedule of world discovery. But every morning, I give him his milk and we cuddle in bed for a little while. When he doesn't get his bottle, mom doesn't get her snuggles. I know he has to grow up eventually, but does it really have to be right now?? He may be giving up the bottle (and consequently my morning snuggles), but we are gaining a heartwarming nighttime ritual. I let him pick out a book ( he always chooses, "Nigh-nigh moon") and when I hug him good night he says to me, "Love you Mommy". I love you too my sweet little toddler. :)