Exactly the same with Ethan- he's fine when he cannot see me but as soon as the corner of his eye 'scans' my presence, he moves right towards me and cries for me to pick him up.... It's worse when he puts his sad, 'waiting to cry' face on, looking right into my eyes....
The funny thing is when i finally cuddle him, he will put on this big smiley face as if nothing has happened....