So I wake up this morning at 5:15 when my 6-year old son Kyle tells me, “Mommy, I threw up in my bed, and I have diarrhea.” Lovely way to start the morning, lol. So, my husband changes the sheets, I grab a bucket, sit him on the toilet, run a bath, get him cleaned up, Ed gets fresh sheets on the bed, and we put him back in bed. It’s a stomach virus going around. Fortunately no fever, just no fun to have.
So, since after starting some wash, getting everything cleaned up, etc., I have some time to ponder, and think how this will affect my day. Umm, just a little. That’s one thing I love about being a VA. I can keep my kids home with me and not feel the guilt so many of my friends feel when they have to call in their absence to work. I can still work on my laptop, take care of my son, and just get slightly behind. I can catch up when my husband gets home from work.
I really love the work I do and the flexibility it offers to meet the needs of my family. I’m just feeling grateful today.
You are only up to 151 reasons? Sick kids are the absolute worst when you are trying to work. I have my little “mobile workstation” that I keep in the living room for times just like that. I adore my office and my desktop, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do… I hope the little one is feeling better soon!
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Erin said,
September 19, 2006 @ 6:18 pmI completely agree with you! I find being a VA a rewarding experience when it comes to time flexibility. I will admit that I do not have children yet but I do look forward to having that ability to stay at home with them when they are small as well as once they grow up and need a sick day…
Thank you for sharing and for being so candid - I love that!
Sincerely,
Erin Blaskie