Originally Posted by daycarediva:
ABSOLUTELY! We are just human.
I have never spanked my own kids.
I had a child I cared for, around 5 years old at the time, once bite my pre crawling infant (my now 5yo) so hard it drew blood. The sobbing gasps from my own child, the BLOOD, I was RIGHT THERE and he refused to unclamp his jaws. I had to pinch both sides of his cheeks and stick my fingers in his mouth, in between his teeth and wiggle/open his jaw to make him stop. I had my dd and older dcg move him into the kitchen, to top it all off, he actually said "haha" once he stopped biting him. I didn't even look at him again. I called his mother for immediate pick up, packed his things and that was that. I termed them IMMEDIATELY. I will never forget that feeling. I was shaking like a leaf, my heart started to race and I KNEW I would not be able to control myself. Very scary feeling to KNOW that you are out of control. I have plans in place when I feel stressed or overwhelmed now. I have people to call, grab bags for things for the kids to do.
This brought tears to my eyes. Hugs to you and your little one. Good Lord.