I was that child who sucked her thumb until she was 9. Despite my parents trying various techniques all throughout my childhood, I wouldn't stop. Apparently I wasn't that addicted, however, as I was never a public sucker. My thumb-lovin was reserved only for our house, and generally only when I was sleepy or bored. And then somewhere around 4th grade, my parents finally gave in to trying the money technique and won. I had to be honest, but I would get a quarter (or was it a dime?) for each night I didn't suck my thumb. And you bet your bottom that worked. I'm sure there was a new Barbie or something that I could help buy with that money and the thumb-sucking was over.
Drew never found his thumb and I can't say I was disappointed about that. His animals were fun, but he never became extremely attached to any. He actually never really had any habits until around 20 months when he started biting his nails. And then just before he turned 2, a new habit caught my attention and kinda grossed me out while melting my heart at the same time. Essentially, if the kid is thinking, nervous or reading, two to three fingers slowly creep up and enter the mouth.
I find it endearing, yet the germaphobe side of me shudders. I think my little man is going to be an Introvert like his daddy and this new trait fits into the mold. The fingers in the mouth are when he's processing something or contemplating his next move. Growing up, I can't tell you how many times we heard 'get your fingers out of your mouth' from our mom and I've caught myself already saying that as well. I know we'll need to get him to cut back on it simply due to the unhealthy aspect, but for now it's adorable.
awww...cute :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm a nail biter---have been since I was little! My parents bribed me to stop many times, but I'd earn the reward and then start again haha. The plus side is that I've ingested so many germs now that I think I'm immune to many illnesses LOL.
Grant is a nail biter and Wyatt is a thumb sucker!!! Grants isn't as bad of a habit as Wyatt's, and Wyatt will only suck his thumb when he's holding his lovey! But you're right, it is adorable...except for the nasty germs!!! Ick!!!
ReplyDeleteI was a thumb sucker for I don't know how long. I don't think my parents did anything to get me to stop, I just eventually out grew it. Raegan doesn't suck her thumb however with her teething, she has taken to chewing on her fingers when her gums are bothering her. I do my best to trade her fingers for some sort of a soothing gum toy, but she seems to prefer her fingers. Definitely something I need to watch especially since she's still crawling and her hands are all over everything gross.
ReplyDeleteHowever, those pictures are precious...hard to make it stop when you see that face...
That's funny, I wonder if that means habits can be sorta genetic or if it's just a coincidence he puts his hands in hos mouth too.
ReplyDeleteMy son's bad habit is his hands in his pants lol. *sighs*
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! My son is attached to his blanket. He doesn't sleep without his blanket, he doesn't play without his blanket and we surely cannot go anywhere without his blanket. Love the photos!
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute! Love those pictures.
ReplyDeleteHe is so stinking cute! One of my daycare kids has started sucking his finger when he gets in "trouble" or when he's deep in thought! :)
ReplyDeleteMy niece never found her thumb, but sucked on two fingers instead - and she's still doing it. She's six. None of us sucked our thumbs (my brothers and I).
ReplyDeleteBut yes, he is just too cute!
Hayes sucks his thumb and they only thing I really worry about is him messing up his teeth. It is quite adorable though. He only does it when he has his stuffed doggies tail in his mouth too. So yeah, his thumb is raw and doggie's tail stinks. haha
ReplyDeleteI have a thumbsucker. Although it is adorable, I dread the dental bills in the future!
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