Recently, Joey has been showing signs that she has become alot more self-conscious than before. This is really an interesting phase, I must say. It is funny to watch her every movement as she starts to realise that she is a person and has an identity of her own.
It all started with her recognising her name as we call her. I think she started to respond to her name when she was about 6 months. In the last few months, her understanding of words and commands has improved tremendously and she would answer with an 'eh?' or 'huh?' when we call her.
Recently, it has become even more interesting. When there are alot of people crowding around her and looking at her, she would shy behind our backs or cover her face with her hand or bury her head in our chests! This is so weird because I always thought of Joey as an 'I' baby and would smile & play with anyone. But now, she has become so self conscious that she has shown her shy side! Joey = Shy?? Quite unbelievable.
When we scold her in public or infront of other people, it used to be that she would react as if nothing happened. Now, if she sees that she had been scolded & people are staring at her, she would stare at the floor, slowly pout and then burst into tears. Very heartbreaking sight, I must say. But the last few times, I was so amazed by that reaction that I just stared and stared at her. It really shows that she has started to experience emotions of shame and she now knows that she is Joey and would feel sad that someone is not happy with her.
Gosh, my baby has transformed into a little adult??! That's so fast! No more scolding her in public anymore!
How amazing, the growing-up journey of a baby. =)
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