What! No crying?

I can say for about 2 1/2 months, Tyler has gone through some major (at least what I consider major) separation anxiety. Whether it be Sunday school or daycare once a week, whenever I left him, he would scream his head off. I felt miserable everytime it happened, but I have done what the books recommend and always give him love, tell him I will see him later, and quickly walk away. Not only that, but he wants me to pick him up CONSTANTLY. I love that he wants to be with me all the time because I should enjoy it while I can, but it means that very little can get done. Holding an almost 27 pound kid while doing laundry, washing dishes, shopping, cleaning the house, etc. is not the easiest task. I am trying really hard to not pick him up all the time so as to not teach him bad habits, but it is very difficult at times when I know the whining will stop if I do. I still try though...

Back to the dropping him off though, I think we are finally having a break-through. A couple of weeks ago when I dropped him off at daycare, he did not cry when I left. I thought ok...maybe it is just a fluke and he is having a really good start to the day. Then, last week when I dropped him off, he did not cry again. I was in complete shock and I still am. I did not even think it was possible. I am hoping that he realizes now that he can have fun with other kids for a while and that mommy is not going to leave him there, but will be back to pick him up.

We will see if it continues...but I am sure it will not be the last time he goes through a phase like this. I will say, I like being wanted that much though...