Dear Catalina,
Well we have passed the two-year mark, and you have successfully (sort of) shed your diapers in favor of undies, learned to run, climb, and even ride your strider bike (just this week!) by yourself; but one thing we can't seem to dampen is your desire for "mommy milk". Over the past year, I've set some deadlines in my head for when I will wean you, but most of those dates have come and gone. I think deep down I really thought you would just lose interest. But even after tasting chocolate, sweets, and even ice cream, it seems that still your favorite thing in the world is mommy milk. Hard to believe that something you've eaten every day of your life could still cause you to get so excited -- you giggle and vibrate uncontrollably at night when i get ready to nurse you before bed. How can I justify taking that away from you? It was one of the first experiences you had in the outside world--one of the only things that has remained constant in your ever-changing world-I guess I can understand your desire to continue.
But sweetie, I don't think I'm cut out to be one of those moms that nurses her 6-year old. I think the time has come to start moving away from mommy milk. Right now you only nurse right before bed and then some time early in the morning. I can't decide if we should just go cold turkey or if I should start with one or the other. Either way, its not going to be easy. I just wanted to apologize now. Know that I love you...always.
Mommy
