Today I did something I haven’t done in forever.
I called in sick to work.
I woke up this morning with the most congested chest, horrible sore throat and stuffy nose ever… followed by a blasting headache.
I was supposed to be in NYC today with back-to-back meetings from 12PM through 9PM… and I had to do something I never, ever do — I cancelled everything. I mean, EVERYTHING. It’s so not like me, but when I stood up this morning and knew I had to get myself “beautified” to head to the City, I said “there’s just know way!”
So I’ve been working today from my bed and/or couch… just going back and forth. I have my little men waiting on me (which is nice) and my big man making me homemade chicken soup and tea around the clock. Seriously, when mama’s down and out… nothing gets done in this house. It’s nice seeing my “men” wanting me to get better and doing what they can to put a smile on my face.
Let’s face it… moms aren’t supposed to get sick, right?
i was sick the week before christmas – when my husband was traveling – and my daughter said, “why don’t you take a sick day, mom? by the way, i need 14 cupcakes for brownies tomorrow.” SIGH!
feel better!
I did the SAME thing last week! And not just one day, but 3! I came down with the same thing you have. I’m going on a week now and today was my first day back at work. Since starting to work back when I was 18, I have NEVER been out sick from work this long.
Take care and get better!!
Hang in there. No rest for the weary – being a mom is 24/7. Enjoy the rest day and let those boys all take care of you. xoxo