Max is going though a bit of an attachment phase at the moment. While he used to watch us walk out the door without a second thought, he now cries and acts like he is never going to see us again! He does this at all of the expected times, like when I drop him off at the gym day care, or when we leave him with a babysitter. But the best is when he gets so sad when Danny leaves for work! One day last week, I HAD to document our little morning routine.
Max was sitting in his high chair eating breakfast when he noticed Danny by the door gathering his wallet and keys. The following is a step by step of how his face slowly melts in to his new "sad face!"
I have to say, we laugh every time he does it! This afternoon he even did it when
our neighbor left the house. haha!
Of course, we rush out the door to give Daddy one more hug...
and a big fat kiss! he has become very generous with his kisses. Sometimes he will sit
between us and go back and forth between the two of us for a kiss.
Another funny departure story:
We have our fabulous next door neighbor (Kaitlyn) babysit for Max off and on. It is basically the most ideal situation ever. Usually I walk over and our conversations go a little like this:
me: "Hey Kaitlyn, how are ya?"
she: "fine, hi Max!"
me: "umm, would you be available to watch Max in like... uh... five or ten minutes?"
she: "sure!"
me: "okay, great. just head over when you're ready."
I know. I am lucky.
So anyway, a few days ago I had her come play with Max outside so I could get some editing done. He had a little fall, so he got to come see me for some quick snuggles until he felt better. After a minute, he starting pointing to the back door. Carrying him toward it I said "are you ready to go outside and play with Kaitlyn?" The three of us stepped out onto the back deck and Max started laughing and patting my boobs (he does that a lot). Then he looked up with Kaitlyn with a smile and sarted waiving bye-bye. We were both cracking up! He thought he had it all figured out. Little stinker!
A couple of days later, Kaitlyn came back over so Danny and I could head out for the evening. The doorbell rang, and Max bolted for the front door, no doubt assuming it was his little girlfriend Heather coming to play. When danny opened the door and he looked up to see his babysitter, his face slowly melted (see exhibit one) and then he hung his head and started to cry! One look at her and he knew what was going on!
For the record, Max actually adores Kaitlyn, and she is a fantastic babysitter. The initial departure is just a little rough for him! Thankfully, he gets over it after we are out of site for a few minutes and the little booger went right to bed for her at 8:30! And no. I will not share her with the rest of you. Find your own babysitter!
