Separation Anxiety

Usually, whenever we leave Zoe with Tita Bot and co., she's totally fine with it.  Lately, however, she seems to be developing a bit of separation anxiety from me.  I guess I can't really blame her -- we do spend ALL day together ... now, she's at the age when her emotions are developing and she's realizing that she MISSES me =( ... it's heartbreaking to hear about how sad she was while I was gone but I know it's just a phase and it's healthy for me to leave her with other people from time to time.  

My mom said once she realizes that I'm gone, she asks to be carried and hides her face in the crook of the neck of whomever is holding her.  She refuses to laugh or play with anyone and only looks up when she thinks she hears my voice.  Awwww my poor baby!!!  They call it "protesting" ... like she's purposely withholding her cuteness and interaction until mommy comes back.  Once I'm back in the room, however, she's back to normal and plays and laughs and giggles again.  She is too funny!  I hope this phase doesn't last too long because it's going to get harder to leave her behind with all the willing babysitters!

Zoe's "depressed" look =(