The irony is none of my kids have gotten really bad sick. It's just a yucky stomach thing that won't go away. But today I left work 2 hours early and discovered Ally was not "acting" sick at all. It made me feel a twinge of irritation. I actually thought (for a second), if I am going to miss work these kids need to be really sick.
So for a second of my day, I was actually irritated that my daughter was not laying miserably ill, waiting for me to care for her. When I think about it, I cannot believe how ridiculous I can become.
In the grand scheme of things, this is such a tiny problem. Ally and Logan are going to spend the day with their dad tomorrow, so I don't even have to miss work.
I just have to think (and even write) it out, at times. Then I remember that I am so lucky to have the 3 kids I have, even when they are sharing too much!
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We are sharing too...mine have the flu. Ugh. Hang in there--hope everyone has a good day tomorrow!
OH, I know the feeling. I got a call yesterday to come pick up Mary from school at 12:00 because she was being naughty. (Another boy spat, she spat back.) Her regular pick-up time is 12:30, by our au pair, who I could not reach on phone. Was it really necessary that I leave work to pick her up 30 minutes early?
And when I talked to the teacher, it was not as bad as what was said on the phone. When I talked to Mary, I found out the other boy spat first. (Yes I know, no spitting, but at least it was provoked spitting. lol)
and then she sat in my office for an hour, quiet. I was amazed. She CAN sit that long quiet. :)
And in the big scheme of things...how little this was, huh?
It is challenging being the single momma...I do get that. :)
But has its blessings too.
Pray all will be well at your house soon.
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