Toddler waking up crying

Has anyone ever had a toddler go through a stage where they wake up crying or when you wake them up they cry and scream and only want you to hold them? I got my LO up Friday to get ready for work and she cried and screamed..wouldn't eat or drink anything so I ended up putting her back in her crib until it was time to get her dressed and leave. This morning she woke up herself crying and she's sleeping on my husband right now. Just not sure how to handle this during the week when I have to get ready for work. I worked up a sweat Friday trying to get stuff done and get her dressed and in her car seat.