The Guilt of Parenting
I wish someone had told me how much guilt you put on yourself when you are a parent. Yesterday after doing great all last week (except for Thursday when it was a nibble) Jacob bit twice! The teacher said it's the same kids over and over. I just keep thinking about what the circumstances are. I have searched the internet for helpful tidbits but the all say the same thing - put them in time out, let them know biting is not acceptable etc. If any of you reading this have any insight as to how we can stop him biting please let me know. It's usually only at day care. He has bit me occasionally but only when we were playing and after he was giving me 'raspberries". Mark and I have stopped even playing that with him in the hopes that he would stop. I just called the bookstore and am looking for two books "Teeth are not for biting" and "No Biting". They are supposed to call me back if they are in stock. Ugh! I mean Jacob is the sweetest baby. I can't understand why he does this at day care. He's starting to do the cutest things and he is such my little buddy! Just sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to him and he puts his hands up and twinkles and we are learning the motions to Itsey Bitsey Spider now. I just want to run to day care and squeeze him he's just so cute. OK I think everyone has my point. I better get going I have a game tonight! Go Edge!


Hey Jess. I don't think you should worry too much about the biting thing. From what I see he has his top and bottom teeth right? I am willing to bet he is just trying them out. If it seems malicious at day care that could just be a sign of seperation anxiety from his mommy and daddy. Now, I am no perfect parent, just ask my Joey, soon to be 6, he will tell you that I am not a perfect mommy.
I also bet that the biting thing will disappear over a little bit of time and other personality traits will begin to shine. Just wait, it gets worse. And BTW do not feel guilty. I feel guilty every day and question my ability to be a good mom. At least now Jacob is still young enough that it fairly easy for him to listen to you, wait until he gets a mind of his own and can tune you out like a bad song. That is no fun!
Miss you. Maria
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