..not my child (nephew, actually). I spent about 5 days per week watching him for the 6 hours it takes for my sis to travel to, complete a day of and return from school.
I used to really hate babies and tried to stay away from them. But this baby has changed my life; I seem to have displayed the kind of paternal instincts I didn't think I would ever possess.
Here's the problem: Whenever the baby does something that babies tend to do to hurt themselves (in a not really serious way), I can't help but feel kind of sad whenever he does. I tear up sometimes, honestly; seeing this baby get hurt, even when I know he'll be ok, makes me really sad.
Any general advice?
Just want to add that I feel comfortable sharing that, however pansy it might sound, since my online "rep" really doesn't matter and I do legitimately try to use or consider advice I receive online.