long story short- my toddler was up all night i got about 30 minutes of sleep he finally went to bed now and i called into work... not really a bad excuse but he cant go to school..
I kind of feel bad that i am here...lol
what should i do with my day now??
2006-12-12 01:42:11 · 18 answers · asked by glorymomof3 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Let's clarify- I have always worked and will always work- i never take time off unless needed, that is why i feel bad for being at home right now....
He is asleep.. i may just go grab a few minutes of a nap in. He has been sick for about a week so i think it is all just catching up to him.
thanks to all the nice answers....
and yes Motherhood is a choice- and a dang good one too!
2006-12-12 01:50:24 · update #1
Take a day to yourself. I really think it is sad (myself included) that we feel so guilty for taking some time for ourselves these day. The expectations of some companies is down right crazy.
2006-12-12 01:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by ÐIESEŁ ÐUB 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
grab some zee's while you can. later, make a fun lunch for you and your child. pop in a good video and grab a blankie for you and your baby and nestle up on the bed or couch with fruit juice and snacks and enjoy cuddling with your child. make this mommy and sick child time, something extra special. close the blinds and turn on tv or soft music and hold your child and you can bring out the crayons, small toys, books, or anything and just enjoy your day off from work and later, shower and get in the kitchen to prepare your dinner or order something to be delivered.
just hold your sick toddler and tell GOD thank you for your treasure. you are lucky to be a mom with your lil own angel, here on earth. our children are a blessing to us. hope you get some sleep and your baby feels better. you do have tylenol right?
enjoy your day off. don't feel bad about being home. your child needs you. have a blessed day!
2006-12-12 09:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by lrfoster7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope your son is not seriously ill....if so, I hope he's feeling better....you owe it to your son to look after him AND yourself...that includes getting enough sleep to be able to look after him properly....never feel bad about having to stay home with your child...if your employer is understanding, then get some rest, do some housework that you might be falling behind on, then return to work when you feel that your son can safely return to school.
Good Luck and enjoy your time with your son!!
2006-12-12 09:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by STRETCH 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First make sure you've called work and said "I'm not coming in today. F*ck off." That should relieve you of work-related duty's for a while. Now hang out with your kid and read a book or watch a cartoon or pass-out if your both really tired. If you go too work tired you might cause a problem. Go tomorrow when you're rested.
2006-12-12 09:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jegis H. Corbet 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Play with your boy cuz he got you a day off! Do something you have been putting off. For me that would be starting my Christmas cards and scrubbing the kitchen floor. Hope your boy feels better!n Don't feel guilty, enjoy the day!
2006-12-12 09:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If this isn't a habitual thing, which you said it isn't, then just enjoy the time. Get back after it tomorrow. It becomes a problem when it becomes a common thing.
2006-12-12 10:18:39 · answer #6 · answered by D. L. 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you need some sleep yourself! Go back to bed and relax - you deserve it. Taking care of toddler is exhausting - especially when they haven't slept.
Good luck!
2006-12-12 09:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ dreamweaver ♥ 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Go to bed. Get some sleep sweety
2006-12-12 09:44:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hmmm I own my own business and if this happened during a busy time like the holidays Id be tempted to fire you for not showing up for work.
Last time I checked motherhood was a choice not a handicap.
2006-12-12 09:46:04 · answer #9 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
go back to bed and ya dont go to work. your lucky you can take off work. if my kid was sick i would have to have my mom go get them. go to sleep, lay around in your pj's, fold some laundry watch a move and RELAX.
2006-12-12 09:44:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋