I think we miss those baby faces so badly because it reminds us they were once vulnerable and very needy. To own a ringneck, you HAVE to need to be needed. Otherwise, the devotion wont be there.
Its *that* we fall in love with to the point our life becomes: how can I get that happy, baby look back... and you cant.
I loved my Peek-a-Boo. She was a sweet girl but I got her at 2 yrs old. I bonded with her but to say the bond was anywhere near what Baby and I have would be a lie.
I learned something very important about myself through that experience. I *have* to get a pet as soon after birth as possible or I just dont have the ability to bond. Sad but its good to know for my future pets sake and for mine.
Dont get my wrong, I miss my Boo and I loved her and was every bit as good to her as I am to Baby... as I am to Peaches but the truth is, I could not deal with Baby not being in my life right now (maybe ever) and I cant say that about Peaches.
At least Im honest. I too got Peaches as an adult. More for a toy for Baby and they are so in love. Peaches is actually Baby's pet. Not mine.