Oh how I feel your pain. I am/was going through the exact same thing, although dck was not teething just wanting undivided attention the entire day. The tantrums could get beyond extreme. The other kids would get upset by it also, one little guy would walk around covering his ears. It was so cute/sad to also see them try to console this child. The simplest of things could set the child off, ie not wanting to wear a hat outside, falling over and wanting to be picked up (note, child was not hurt and is fully capable of getting up on their own), the list is endless.

I absolutely adore the family, they truly are wonderful people. Which is why I endured it almost daily since the beginning of January. At the beginning of this month I just decided enough is enough. Especially since the days the child wasn't here everything was smooth and calm. So at the beginning of May gave them a notice of termination. My contract says only 2 weeks are required, but out of consideration I gave them an entire month. The days still drag on and I can't wait for the end of next week, but I take comfort in now knowing it is only temporary.

I will admit I go through moments of guilt over my decision, but then I also feel such relief. I'll let you know next week once the child is no longer here, but I have a feeling it will be wonderful, as terrible as it is to admit it.