I think we're done

So, when this new nursing strike came along, I gave Coranelle and ultimatum. I said if she didn't nurse by Thursday night, we'd call it quits. Sure enough, yesterday rolled around and there was no nursing. I offered every 4 hours, as usual. Each time, she would see me lift my shirt and she would pull away and wail, or she would push my chest away from her. Other than her rejection of me, she has been relatively cheerful and good natured. I cannot even tempt her to try sucking anymore. So, I hesitantly say, "we're through". But, when we went to bed last night, I couldn't help feeling a little sad. I have nursed her for the past 10+ months and that part of my life is suddenly over. She will never fall asleep again nursing at night. I wont ever hear her little gulps or have her fiddling around with my necklace while she sucks. I kind of wish I had just one more day, to say good bye to this whole part of our relationship. But, life doesn't tend to work that way, I suppose. My baby girl is growing up. Wow! Although a part of me is sad, another part feels relieved that I don't have to worry about the biting, the hair pulling, or the scheduling anymore. It's bitter sweet, I guess.
Now, we have to work on getting her to take milk. Yes, cows milk. Yes, I know she shouldn't have it until she's one. No, I didn't call me pediatrician. I know that my child won't take formula. We've tried about 7 kinds on multiple occasions. And it seems silly to switch her to formula, only to switch her to milk in a month. She likes her sippy cup and will drink water and juice from it. So far, no luck with the milk. She might take a few sips, but usually makes a horrified face and spits it back out. We just signed up to have Royal Crest Dairy milk delivered. It is all natural and farm fresh, so maybe we can convince her that it's good stuff. I know with my touchy child, it will take time. If any of you have advice, I'd love to hear it.
Despite feeling a little sad that Coranelle is not a baby anymore, I do have to say, I LOVE this age. Ryan and I were talking last night about how much fun it is to see her learn, grow and change every day. She is so cute crawling around, getting into her toys and interacting with people. There are friends of ours who might have just looked at Coranelle and she would erupt into tears. Now, she is crawling over to them and climbing up them! We just love her SO much, I could never express it in words. We are SO thankful for her!
On another note, we booked a vacation last night to go visit friends who "summer" in WI. We are going with another couple and their daughter in August and we are so excited. We will be staying on a lake for a week and the 1 year old girls get to play in the water and together. It will be such a blast to be able to go out on a speed boat again, water ski, swim and relax by a lake with friends! I am thrilled that we have friends to vacation with. All of my vacations growing up were based around water. I went kayaking/rafting, to beaches, and to lakes. They are still my favorite type of getaways, so I am just jumping for joy that we're going to make this work.
Soon we're headed to Arizona for a trip to Cottonwood with my mom and Steve. I am also really looking forward to that. Ryan is ready for a much needed break from work and it will be fun to celebrate the end of tax season with Steve and enjoy family and warm weather.
That's all for now. I need to go get ready to have Mia for the day!
Thanks for reading!
P.S. I hope you have a very happy Easter!