Little Introvert

My child is an introvert. This means not to mistaken her for her mother. She is a loving, kind, incredibly sweet, hilarious little goofball...but she is not going to show it all to you right away, not the way I do. You have to be good with that. Know that I will not make it my child's responsibility if you take offense or If you have hurt feelings.  You're the adult and you need to manage that. If you talk to her and she still looks to her parents for cues that you're okay, that is by design. Some of you are NOT okay. Introvert does not mean she's cold or doesn't like you.  The truth is, she'll usually tell us she likes you a lot, once you've gone. It just may take time to include you, especially if she doesn't see you on a regular basis.  If there aren't children around when you talk to her, there is usually an additional portion of shyness and that's okay too. Give her time and give her space. If we're friends, she'll come around.  If we're not friends, move on. You go through me first.

It took me awhile to recognize that I had an introvert for a daughter. I just figured, loud and crazy tree, loud and crazy apple.  I see her father, though, and they are the same: gifts to be unwrapped.  We balance each other out and I am grateful. Love your introvert exactly where they are and know that those still waters run deep.