I feel like a bad mommy today. I was totally ready when Ethan's bedtime rolled around. On Monday, daycare called and said that he had diarrhea and needed to be picked up. I left work at 2:00 to go get him. Daycare has a rule that any child with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea cannot return to the center until he/she has been symptom-free for 24 hours. So I stayed home with him on Tuesday. Daddy stayed home with him on Wednesday. I dropped him off at daycare Thursday, and all was going well until 2:30. Ethan had had 2 bouts with diarrhea again and needed to be picked up. Also meaning that he could not return to daycare today (Friday). I came home with a pile of work to do, which I have not touched all day. I couldn't seem to find the motivation.
Ethan did not have any problems with diarrhea today, and I did manage to do 3 loads of laundry. He is, however, teething terribly and so he was clingy, cranky, and downright miserable all day. He went to bed super early, and now I am trying to work on the projects I brought home. As you can see, not a whole lot of work getting done!
According to my home scales, I have actually gained a pound this week. Is there anyone out there who has done Weight Watchers who can tell me how someone could eat exactly the same way they have the past 2 weeks (when they've lost weight) and gain a pound?? I am dreading this Sunday's weigh-in, but I am NOT giving up on the WW plan. I know it works, and although I am not sure why I gained this week, I know if I stick with it, the weight will eventually come off.
I am very weary tonight. I feel stress and fatigue right to the core of my bones. It's been a tough week trying to work full-time, take care of a sick child, keep up with the housework and cooking, etc. To top off the week, Joe informed me that he has to work tomorrow morning. Maybe that normally wouldn't be so bad, but it's 7:00 Friday night, and he still is not even home from work yet. I'm so thankful he has a job that supports Ethan and I, but I do wish he was home more often.
Let's end this on an upbeat note...my new washer and dryer will be delivered this Sunday! Can't wait! Sorry to be a bit of a downer tonight. All I need is a good night's sleep and a bit of progress on my 2 projects, and I'll be feeling MUCH better!
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Hi Laura,
Wow, that seems like a strange rule to send kids home for diarrhea. I thought that diarrhea could be as simple as a result of teething in little bumpkins. I know that Noah has diarrhea whenever he's cutting a new teeth. Poor you! You sound so tired and frustrated! I don't blame you. How is Joe's new working-less idea going? Doesn't sound like that's working out to well?
Sara
Sounds like you really have had a hard week. I hope you got your much needed sleep! The diarrhea day care rule seems to be universal. Guess they can't tell if it is due to food they have eaten, teething, or a virus that can get the other kids sick. Hope the teething is better today too!
Just wanted you to know you are not a bad mommy because you were totally ready for Ethan's bedtime. My goodness, every night I look at the clock every 5 minutes waiting until 7pm when I can put Ad's pj's on, give him a bottle and put him to bed just so that I can have some mommy time.
I hope Ethan is feeling better now and that you got your projects done!
Sending you hugs!
I know i'm posting a week late but.... I must say I have been down this road SO many times with Dominic. I HATE HATE HATE the 24 hour rule. It always gets me with Alex too, I'll send her back and they'll call me and say I have to come get her because she has a fever. Grrr....
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