Coming out of her shell

I wouldn't say Anika is shy, but she is cautious. When someone she knows but doesn't see often, or even someone new, comes around, Anika will cling to me or Mary. After about a half an hour or so she usually warms up and is talking and playing with the other person.

The other day at Target we were looking for Halloween candy. An older gentleman was working right by us and said hi to Anika. I was expecting her to turn and grab my leg, but she surprised me and said "Hi. My name is Anika. This is my daddy". When Mary came over she said "This is my mommy. Her name is 'my mommy'".

Anika and Theo sit out front and get there picture taken just before going trick-or-treating.