Really Doesn't Like to be Touched

Declan had a play date with his buddy Owen this morning. Started off really well. They were side by side looking at toys, both happy, both smiling. Owen crawled a bit to be with Declan and Declan walked, even holding only one of my hands at time to try and keep up with Owen.

And then as time progressed...

Owen is a sweetie, he put his arm around Declan's back. Declan didn't really notice.

Owen gives Declan a hug.

Declan just looks at me.

He doesn't care for this.

The hug is over and they play some more.

Declan finds a remote he's allowed to play with, Owen takes it, Declan cries, Owen is told to give it back, he does and Declan is fine. Owen grabs it again and then tears. Eventually the back and forth ends and all is well.

Then as Declan is crawling Owen goes in for another hug. This one is from behind and kind of looks like a slow motion tackle. 

Declan is not cool with this. There are more tears. Declan gets away and Owen grabs hold of the back of Declan's t-shirt. More tears.

Baby date ended a little while later.

Declan is an independent kid. He is very interested in tech toys and books. Owen is very active and social. Hopefully they will click better once Declan is more confident on his feet but my little guy just seems so old in his little toddler body.

I just love him.