It has begun. If I'm out of sight for more than 15 seconds, the fire engine cry starts at an instant. As soon as the she sees me, the crying stops as quickly as it began. Fake crying, I call it. It's usually tearless, with her eyes and mouth wide open and high-pitched. Now when I do the dishes, I bring the exersaucer into the kitchen so that she can play and see me at the same time. If I'm folding laundry in the closet, I put her in the bouncer and bring that with me.
Yesterday, we went to Phoebe's house for a playdate. When Izzie got out of her car seat, she looked around and suddenly, the fake cry, except there were tears this time. Does stranger anxiety include people and PLACES? After about five minutes, Izzie settled down and enjoyed the plethora of toys that Phoebe lovingly shared.
Interestingly, Izzie is okay with my cousin Jane (mother of Caylee from video below). Could it be because Jane just had a baby and smells of milk, just like her mama?
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Lily won't let anyone hold her when we're at church except me and her dad. And since Jee is usually busy running around, I'm stuck with her. It gets easier though. Lily loves babies and hopefully when we stick her in part-time daycare next week, she'll ease up on people. But I feel you. Sometimes I had to strap Lily in the beco and wear her so I could do the dishes.
ReplyDeleteI say just let her cry~! :P
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