Stranger Anxiety? Nah.

Tommy and Betty were in a pretty bad car accident last Saturday and aren't able to take care of the kids this week. They were hit by a guy that ran a red light and their air bags did a number on them - they look like someone just beat the tar out of them. God was really watching out, though, not one single broken bone!

So, this has been the week of 5 babysitters in 5 days.

Callie has done great. She's a girl that really likes her routine, and I was worried, but she's done really really well.

Last night, I got this "Baby Update" in my email:

Your 5-month-old: Week 2

How your baby's growing:
Your baby may start showing signs of one of her first major emotional milestones — stranger anxiety. She may become clingy and anxious around new (and even familiar) people and may cry if a stranger suddenly approaches her.Keep this in mind when you're around people she doesn't know, and try not to be embarrassed when she cries in someone else's arms — just take her back and calm her down by holding her yourself. Tell your friends and family to approach your little one with slow, gentle movements.
A case of stranger anxiety doesn't mean you have to avoid new faces. Your baby
will benefit from being around people other than you and your partner. Just
remember that she needs your patience and understanding to get through this very
important stage of development

Your life: Getting your baby used to other people
When you were pregnant, you may have worried about whether your baby
would bond with you. And now you may find that the two of you are so tight, she
howls with protest if anybody else comes near — even your partner. When your
baby rejects everyone else, it can be hard on them, and it means more work for
you. That's why getting used to other people is an important part of your baby's socialization.
A strong, lasting bond grows through regular day-to-day interactions, so encourage Dad or your partner to get involved in even the most basic baby care tasks, like changing diapers, bathing, and feeding. Have him carry the baby around when he's going about his day — and make time for play, as well. Keep your distance at first so your baby can't hear or smell you. One idea: Divide baby care chores so your partner handles the daily bath or the bedtime routine every evening.
Expose your baby to friends and family, too. Try holding your baby while the other person talks and plays with her. Then hand her over to the other person and stay close. Eventually, leave briefly and come back. Repeat this step, making the interval
you're away longer and longer.

Haha. Check.

I also just realized that I don't have her 5 month pics up yet. They're taken, just not uploaded... I'll fix that. This weekend. Maybe. :)