Sick Day

It's no fun being home alone. Sick. And alone. And lonely. Most moms relish being home alone under normal circumstances, but that all changes when you don't feel well. Then you need company and comforting. You feel like the rest of the world is moving about its business--except for you. Kids are in school. Husband is at work. You are home--sick. Can't even be productive since the thought of vacuuming makes the head ache worse. And you even get tired of being on the computer (did I just type that?!) I can't help but wonder what "my kids" at gymnastics are doing and if they'll remember my name since it'll be 2 weeks without seeing some of them. (I'm also concerned I'll remember THEIR names :) I remember feeling this exact same way as a child who was occasionally sick and had to miss a day of school. I couldn't STAND IT! I hated to miss out on anything that could've possibly been happening at school that day--of the social sort, of course! I could've cared less about missing instructional time, lessons, etc. But the thought of missing one moment of my friends' dramatic adventures sent me into a panic! I guess I've just never been a good sick person. I don't like to lay (lie?) around all day and "rest." An occasional nap is one thing but to be FORCED to "rest" is another! Just like when birthing babies--as soon as that baby was born, I was ready to check out of Self Memorial Ritz Carlton Hospital and GO HOME! I don't like being forced to sit still, even if my body demands it. I'm even more upset at this recent little illness because it put a big damper on my spring break! I had big plans--I tell you! I had daydreamed for months about where we'd go---maybe to the * Grand Canyon, or perhaps the Bahamas--but no, I was forced, against my will, to stay in Greenwood ALL WEEK LONG. (*sarcasm inserted here!) Thus I do feel I am owed another spring break week--once I am all healthy. I don't think the powers that be at the "Y" would mind, do you? If it has to be while the kids are still in school, so be it! Who am I to be choosy?!