sep·a·ra·tion (noun) \ˌse-pə-ˈrā-shən\ the act or process of separating : the state of being separated

anx·i·ety (noun) \aŋ-ˈzī-ə-tē\ an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope with it

Separation anxiety (noun) the art of a small crawling child following their Mother around until said Mother locks herself in a confined space (see bathroom). This is generally followed by very loud wails sounding as if the small crawling child will soon expire from either crying or hyperventilating.

Mother extracts herself from bathroom and cuddles the smallie. Wailing stops.

Mother gently places smallie on floor and goes back into bathroom. Wailing starts.

Repeat (infinity sign)

I have been incredibly blessed with a third child and yet I ask myself at least once per week…”how did I do this with two?”.

Off to pickup a wailing child.