How to Survive Life in the Suburbs

I Want A Sick Day

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I am sick.  It’s just a cold, not a big deal, but I feel like crap.  I want, no need a sick day but here is the problem, Mom’s don’t get sick days. Oh and in my house it is so much worse then that. Not only do I not get a sick day, but I get mocked…ridiculed for even trying.

I took to the couch with my comforter, my big box of Kleenex and a cup of tea.  All of which I got myself cause my ungrateful family was “busy”.  All I was craving now, a little sympathy.  What do I get instead?  ‘Honey, stop blowing your nose.  It is ridiculously red!”  Yep, that made me feel so much better and can I just add… Duh  I am sick dude, if I don’t blow my nose it will run down my face like a leaky faucet.  That is far less attractive then resembling Rudolph. 

My kids chimed in and giggled at how terrible I look. (and at how witty they thought their Father was)  Thanks children..I get you soup, gingerale and fresh sheets when you have the flu.  Ingrates. 

So as of this moment I am declaring a strike.  A sick day strike.  Tease, call me whiny, or a whimp, even poke me with a big fat stick.  My butt’s not leaving this couch until I get me some quality sick day.  I’m sitting here until this family steps up and takes this cold seriously.  You know, the way a MOM would.  Bring me some tea.  I want soup.  Crackers.  Feel sorry for me.  Yes, a pillow would be nice.  Oh and a rented movie! 

Clearly, I have had one too many cold pills, this is never gonna happen.  Just another Suburban Mama dreaming about the good life….while high on cold meds.

Mwah.

 

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    • Comments

    2. I second needing a sick day. I was the first to get sick and will be the last to get better because I have to focus all my energy on the sick baby….and the sick husband, not sure which is worse!

    6. I totally agree, you should go on strike. Get a little bell that you can ring any time you want something, and stay in bed watching movies and drinking soup all day. (or is that just a fantasy?)

    9. Awww…so sorry, my bloggy friend.

      Do you smell that? I just opened a jar of Vicks Vap-O-Rub for you. Inhale deeply. You’ll feel better.

      xo

    10. I’m a lucky one I tell ya…when I get sick Prince Charming and Princess Girl take very very good care of me and cater to my every whim.
      I hope they give you a sick day and cater to you.

    12. oh, you poor gal!
      i know and understand what you’re feeling. It happens to me all the time- not being taken seriously when you’re sick, being ridiculed oh, i want to walk out of the house.
      when you’re about to take a rest or sit or take a short nap, you’ll hear – mom, i need to…
      mom, can you… mom, they’re bugging me… mom, mom, mom!

      i need a day off…
      get well!