separation anxiety?

My lovable, friendly, uber sweet baby boy has started to become a teeensy bit clingy.  He doesn't want me to put him down at all.  And if he's tired...he'd rather me hold him than anyone else.  Today I'm pretty sure he had a nightmare during his afternoon nap because all of a sudden he just started crying.  When I looked in on him he was almost back asleep, just murmuring to himself.  When he cried out again, it woke him up and I had to pick him up to calm him.  For the rest of the afternoon and until well after dinner, child would throw a fit if I wasn't nearby.  It seems pretty early for him to start having separation anxiety, but I guess with the circumstances that we're in now...having to go between 2 homes since his dad and I are kind of separated now...it's probably bound to happen earlier than it would. At least, that's the only logic I can put to it right now.  We'll see how this week goes, with him bouncing between grandma and Ms Jill.  Hopefully because he's used to them it won't be so bad.  But I know I will have to give him some extra attention for a while so he knows madmommy isn't going anywhere.  Which I kept whispering to him this evening before bed... I like to think he understood me.  It didn't take me nearly as long to put him to bed as it did when I tried to put him down for his nap.  Don't worry little man, I will always be here for you.

happy smiley baby. i love this face.