Teeny people

Yesterday my cousin's little boy's (yes, that makes him my cousin) daycare was closed and he stayed with my mom. Animalia and I went over to visit. She was so interested in him. Everything he did, everytime he talked, she'd just stare and stare. She hardly chatted at all, just stared. And he was so helpful. She'd fuss and he'd go get one of her toys or her pacifier. He decided that she's a very cute baby.


Between the staring and her "stranger danger" sense, I wonder if she's not too sheltered. We have a huge family but she doesn't see everyone all the time. The only people she sees regularly are my parents and us-- me and Jimmy. She's fascinated by teeny people. Anytime she sees little kids she just stops doing whatever she's doing and stares. And anytime (lately) she's in the arms of an adult besides the four she knows she frowns, pauses, and then lets out a heartbreaking wail. I know she'll get over it but it's disconcerting sometimes, especially since there are so many people who are interested in her. As my aunt frequently says, "[Animalia] has brought so much joy to so many people." She can't keep bringing joy if she won't stop crying though. Poor baby.