The nastiest baby-related job

[lathany]

Or so my baby books tell me.

Nail cutting. Why ? Because most mothers are terrified that they are about to cut off more than the nail inflicting a future of nine fingers (or seven if you count thumbs separately) on their beloved offspring.

I didn't find it particularly nerve-racking, but then I never got the "over-protective" thing right anyway. It was pretty difficult, though. Bea was reasonably patient whilst I trimmed her toe nails, but when she realised I was going to do fingers as well she rebelled. She howled. She screamed. She dribbled (actually the most effective tactic). Eventually I let her go and she started smiling (pretty instantly).

I personally regard nappy-changing as a worse job.

Comments

[triskellian]

<suspicious> Are you trying to foil my plan?

;-)

[nevecat.livejournal.com]

'Plan'?

Curious now... ;)

[triskellian]

Oh c'mon, how many plans are foiled by the shortening of finger nails? Look at my interest list if you need further inspiration ;-)

[unknownid.livejournal.com]

I never got the "over-protective" thing right anyway.

It's kind of scary how resolutely sane you've been through every step of this process. You're kind of a personal hero of mine on that account.

[lathany.livejournal.com]

You're kind of a personal hero of mine on that account.

Wow ! I've never been a hero to anyone before. It's a lot more scary than motherhood.