Hubby seems to have a way of charming little kids, even those who are scared of other people. Our friends have a 2 year old daughter that is silent around everyone except her immediate family. She is cute as a button and smiles for everyone, but just refuses to speak or interact. We see her at least once a month so she is familiar with us. She has this attitude with her grandparents and even at the daycare she attends.
Last night, we had dinner out with our friends and the little cutie was in her high chair at the end of the table. Hubby was sitting on one side of her and her Dad was on the other corner. Hubby was constantly talking to her and trying to make her laugh. While her Dad ate his food, hubby helped her with her dinner. She would flash him huge smiles, showing off her cute dimples. At some point, she wanted out of the high chair and sat on hubby's lap. She was playing peek-a-boo and laughing with him. She still wasn't talking (even though her mom recorded her chatting during the ride over), but it was obvious that she was happy interacting with him. The only time I have heard her talk was at our house a few months ago. She walked in and asked "where's that boy?" referring to my husband. He obviously has a new friend.
Hubby had that effect on another friend's child that was not open to other people. Hubby kept trying to interact with her and now she adores him. Just the other night, when given the choice of me carrying her or hubby, she chose him. He was delighted to be chosen. Hubby obviously has a gift with communicating with his students, but it is really cool to see him work his charm on the smallest, most timid of kids.
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