Clingon!

Over the past few weeks Charlie has become a "Momma's Boy". He can not let Jamie out of his sight without freaking out and throwing a tantrum. I am hoping that this is just a phase because not even I can console him or distract him if he sees her leave.

I can understand being a little upset when Mommy leaves, but our child goes into absolute distress mode. He almost acts afraid of who ever he is left with, including me. Is this a side effect of children with stay-at-home mothers? 

If Charlie knows that Jamie is about to leave and when she does return, he hangs on to her like a baby Chimpanzee hangs on to it's mother. It is cute because you can tell how tight he is grasping her shirt or arm, but it is to the point of Mommy not being able to do anything without her baby Chimp having a death grip on her.

The fits that he throws are very "dramatic". They are very believable however, there are never any real tears shed and the fit stops immediately when she returns. Charlie is an incredible actor. 

Is this normal for 18 month old children? Is it really a side effect of him being at home with Mommy all day? I hope that it does not last too much longer. I want my buddy to be stuck on me.