Keep 'Em Separated

Owen's first week at school went by with no problems. Second week, not so much. You see, our little man has separation anxiety. We mistakenly thought he skipped this part of toddler-hood. Owen has never been the clingy type, just a little shy on occasion. For the most part he would go to anyone, anytime. He has gone to Sarah's since he was two months old. He goes to my parents house a few times a week. We have always taken him with us to restaurants, Publix and Target. Anywhere we go, he goes too.

So imagine my surprise when I pick him up last Tuesday and he is in a horrible state. First of all, he plays really hard at school. He is always flushed, sweaty and dirty. I may have mentioned that before. On this day he was also boo-hoo crying but was really happy to see me. His teacher explained that he had been crying off and on all morning. I thought he was just having a crappy day. We had both been sick and in fact I left work early which explains why I picked him up that day.

He sobbed half way home but had lunch and napped just fine. Thursday was more of the same, but he didn't cry the whole time. On Friday, Brig dropped him off at Sarah's house. He cried but for only a second. I took him to spend the day with my parents on Sunday. He clung to me and wouldn't say a word. He is usually so excited to see them and to play at their house. He eventually warmed up and I snuck out.

This week has been just as intense. Just when we think we're rounding the corner, we come right back. It's obviously not just school related, but that's where it's the worst. When he's at home he just wants whichever one of us leaves the room. Brig has even had to join us during bath time or we'll never get done. He's fine at bedtime, but wants to read book after book where we've just read two in the past. Bottom line...he just wants to be with us.

We know this will pass in time. I was hoping for a good report this morning but just more of the same. As soon as they entered his classroom he started whaling. Brig handed him over to one of his teachers and left. Not easy but very necessary. I'll keep you posted on his progress.