The weaning isn't the hardest part

I'd been worried about weaning my son who's just over 17 months old. But, to my surprise, he handled it like a champ. It's been 8 days since he last nursed and although he's asked to nurse at least once each day, I've been able to distract him and point his attention elsewhere.

I really thought that weaning would be a power struggle. I was ready for tears, screaming, daily fights. None of that happened. It's true that he's been even more clingy than usual but that's been the only difference in our relationship lately.

So, the weaning? Was easy. The hard part? Whatever power struggle does come next. And--I assure you--with this headstrong little boy, there will be one...

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[Kirsten]

My son is headstrong, too...ALSO named Waylon and about the same age! (He'll be two Nov.18)