Motherhood brings out the best and worst in you. I've always heard of the momma bear instinct, but I never realized how strong it can be. It can zero out your compassion for all mankind in a half a second. This week Dave had to call the relatives of one of his residents to come get her old, sick dog. When they came to take it away, this lady was so upset she threatened to take David's baby away "the same way he took my baby"! Dave told me at dinner that night, thinking it was kind of funny how outrageous some of his residents can be. But my reaction was much less charitable. The thought of this old lady comparing my daughter to an incontinent, one-eyed ankle-biter made my blood boil. I know she was upset and senile, making ridiculous idle threats, but it makes me angry even to think of it. No one better even THINK of touching my baby!
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