We have started teaching ACE some independence this week. We have stopped rocking him and holding him until he falls asleep and have begun to teach him to fall asleep for naps and at bedtime on his own. It is definitely a loud process with lots of screaming and crying. I know in the long run it will benefit him. It is just so hard to hear your baby upset and not be able to comfort him. Also, we are teaching Addison how to feed himself with his bottle or sippy cup. He is doing really great with this. I am very impressed with how quickly he has learned and transition to drinking all by himself. Not bad for being 9 months old.
