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June 30, 2011

You only hurt the ones you love

Here's Betsy of Fluffy Windover's Diary with this week's Toddler Thursday:

This morning I am sporting a bruised, swollen upper lip. No, it’s not from a bar fight (though it might be fun to tell people that, since I’m 7 months pregnant). Rather, it’s from an incident… with my two-year old.

While I was helping Edwin get dressed, he head-butted me. I’m still not sure why he did it (I don’t even think he knows why he did it.) But let me tell you, it hurt. A LOT. First I was shocked (by the pain, and then by the realization that I am raising a violent sociopath). Then I burst into tears (I blame the pregnancy hormones.) Poor Edwin felt terrible and gave me kisses and said “Mom? Are you OK? Mom? I’m sorry! Mom? I give you a kiss!”

I don’t think I’ll press charges this time. He did seem remorseful, and once I composed myself I put him in time out. So now we can put this incident behind us… once my fat lip heals.

Have you ever been visibly injured by your toddler?

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About Hanah Cho
Hanah Cho joined The Baltimore Sun in 2003, just a few years out of college. While covering everything from education to workplace issues to financial services, she also got married and became a first-time mom in December 2009. Now, she’s trying to juggle work and life demands without losing her sanity.

She lives in Columbia with her husband and infant son.

Kate Shatzkin authored Charm City Moms until June 18, 2010.
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