We hit a very special milestone in our house this week. Quin has developed some separation anxiety. In the mornings as I'm gathering my things to head out the door his little lower lip sticks out and begins to quiver. The babysitter said that the first day he cried for more than 15 minutes after I left. I know this is a completely normal phase and if he wasn't beginning to go through it then there would be something to worry about, but it certainly pulls on my heartstrings.
None of the feelings are made easier on days like today. Quin slept in this morning and was just waking up when I was leaving. When I got home tonight he had already fallen asleep. It's hard for me to know that he was sad when I left and then never got to see me again. He will see me a few minutes tomorrow morning, but then not again until later tomorrow evening - this week I've been working longer hours than over the past few weeks.
Like all phases I know this one of separation anxiety will pass with time. In the meantime I hope I can balance my schedule to allow as much time for Quin as possible.
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