Well thank God that it didn’t manifest before 2 Jan when Grandparents and sisters were here, but in addition to her new tricks described at the start of the week, Stacia has decided that all strangers are bearers of danger. In fact danger could lurk at any spot on the planet other than Mommy’s arms or Mommy’s hip!
This began Tuesday evening. I left her home while I attended Bible Study. I called to hear how things were going and could instantly tell that all was not well. I called back in 10 minutes and things were still rather loud. Mike agreed that it would be good if I came home…which I did. The fussing when not on my lap, in my arms or in my direct line of vision has continued. I’m wearing out and my arthritic wrists which were getting better are beginning to act up again. We are going to have to figure out how to nip this new trick right in the bud.
It was sad at the retirement ceremony. She’s always been one to let folks pass her around and smile at them etc and this time….so many tried to take her so I could eat etc and she was having no part of it. For those who had a child with extreme “stranger awareness” like this – how long did the phase last? I suppose I’ll have to dig out the mothering book and look this up.
This is not a trick endorsed by Mommy.
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