Friday, October 19, 2012
A Bite Like Gollum's
So, Carter tried to bite off my finger the other day. I've never been bitten quite like that. OUCH!
He had taken a bite of some soft bread and gotten it stuck behind his front teeth. He couldn't figure out how to work it out with his tongue, and apparently it was driving him crazy, because he was crying and whining, chomping like a horse at the bit.
I told him to open his mouth, and got some of the bread out with my finger. I went in for a second go and BOOM! His teeth clamped shut. I don't know if it was just reaction or what, but he bit down, and bit down HARD.
I yelled out loud and told him to let go! No luck. I screamed at him to "let go NOW!" but to no avail. I squished his cheeks together. I even slapped him upside the head. Nothing was working and I was just about ready to pass out from the pain. In desperation, I leaned forward and bit him on the forehead. It worked. Don't ask me why. Don't ask how I even decided to do that. I just needed relief!
I know, I know. Not the best way to teach your kid NOT to bite, right? *sigh*
Well, my finger is still in tact, though a little the worse for wear. And he hasn't tried it again. No more soft bread in THIS house! I won't have Carter going Gollum on me anymore. Ouch. Yikes.
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