Missed Memo

Somewhere between the first and sixth child I missed out on getting a really important memo:

Dear crazy lady

Now that you have officially made the decision to become a mother there is something you should know – NO SICK DAYS PERMITTED. No typo, just pure fact crazy lady. You may never ever get sick.On the other hand, your husband may do so as many times as he likes. As well, while he is sick he may suck it up for all it’s worth, act like a baby (what is another one anyway?) lay down and moan all day, be served chicken noodle soup, tea, whatever he wants. In bed or on the sofa of course, where he will be in charge of the remote control so he may watch whatever he wants on the boob tube.

On the other hand, you crazy lady, may not get sick, if do so you will still be in charge of waking up the children in the morning, feeding them, getting them to school, cleaning the house, making sure all the laundry is completed (that means folded and put away) pick the children up from school, give them a snack, help with homework, and ensure that dinner is on the table on time.

If you are fortunate enough to have the children in bed on time, then my crazy lady you may take a few minutes to wallow in self pity on how you are ill and go to bed.Thank you for your time and co-operation,Sincerely Management for crazy ladies.

Did all you other moms out there miss the memo? How do you deal with sick days?