So it is official...Addie is entering Toddlerhood. We have entered the stage where she begins to have fears. It has been a slow growing process. I noticed at her birthday party that she was starting to develop a fear of stangers and becoming more attached to Chris, her nanny and me. And little things have caught my attention since then. But this week she had a full blow fear factor moment. She is completely frightened of the bath. This is the same child that would sit in her tub every night trying to see how much water she could splash on mommy and daddy.
After frantically searching the books, internet and asking friends I have been reassured that it is nothing Chris and I have done - we didn't break her... But we are trying some techniques to distract herduring bathtime. Last night we blew bubbles and had the dog in the bathroom while she stood up in the bathtub and we did a quick wipe down. Tonight, Chris got smart and took her in a dry tub earlier in the evening and played in it with her. She actually sat in the water tonight, but was not happy. We are hopeful this phase will pass quickly.
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Gavin went through a phase like this, right after her turned one; it will pass. She's just realizes now that you and her and not the same person, and that can be very scary. :)
Good luck!!
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