I have a little DCB who turned 2 today. They live in our neighborhood, so I dropped off a present for him. He was playing outside & as soon as I came around the corner to say hi...he almost started to cry! Same with another DCG (she's 2 as well)...ran into Mom & her in the park...she clung to Mom & started to cry when she saw me. i was horrified! Both mom's laughed it off; both kids are strong 'routine kids' & get easily freaked out by any changes in that routine. These same children (as are all of my DCKs) are so happy and joyful arriving to daycare every day, they play happily all day, are cuddly and affectionate. The Mom's both laughed off their children's behavior (both actually apologizing)...meanw hile I felt like I must look like the worst provider in the world if these kids are crying when they see me! My husband says that it makes total sense, they associate me with Moms & Dads leaving? Have any of you noticed this behavior?