Bri is an outgoing little girl. As she rules our little kingdom, she laughs and yells and shouts and laughs some more all in a very confident manner that belies her 17 months. She is, by our observations, a very confident little girl.

Until visitors come over.

This week our good friend Kristie came by unexpectedly. It was a welcome surprise and we were happy to see her. I was happy to see her. Andrea was happy to see her. Even TheMonk came over and gave her a big hug (little flirt).

Not our little Bri.

No, Swee’Pea immediately transformed into a shy, timid little girl. She avoided eye contact. Her face became sullen and serious. And, most interesting of all, she became clingy. She moved back and forth between myself and her mother. Wanting us to hold her as she cautiously watched Kristie out of the corner of her eyes.

Finally, after about 20 mintues of this, she burst into tears – announcing to us that she was ready for this to end. After putting her to bed, Kristie left shortly thereafter and Andrea and I could only remark about the different side of Swee’Pea we had seen that night. Shy and timid or loud and rambunctious. Which one are you going to get? My guess is that once she gets comfortable, the old Swee’Pea will come storming back to the front.