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

    1. Doesn’t it seem weird that the job that’s the hardest in the world doesn’t come with a sick day. Just sayin!

    3. You deserve a sick day and I hope you got it. My husband is in school and I took a sick day from work to take care of him when he was sick in hopes that he’d remember that in the future.

      I recently went on a folding laundry strike because I know that I am the only one who does it. After my month long strike I had about 5 loads of laundry to fold. ;(. You win some, you lose some.

    4. I am one of those people prone to headaches, migraine and colds. Usually, my first recourse is White Flower Embrocation (embrocation.50webs.com), also called White Flower Oil

    6. Thanks for finding me on the hop! Now following & subscribing, you are too funny! 🙂

      Last time I was sick and tried to take a break, my hubby told the kids “We don’t realize all the things Mommy is good for…til she is good for nothing.”. He thought he was hilarious (so did the kids). I wanted to throw something at him — moms never get a real sick day. It’s not fair, is it?

      I’ll be reading here again soon!
      Nicole
      http://momalwaysfindsout.com

    7. I voted for you.

      Moms should get sick days, especially with Dads backing them up. Mine is nice enough when I’m sick, but he’s not about to bring me tea and a pillow.

    9. Oh no I see the germ has struck you too! Hope you are feeling better and get your much needed and deserved sympathy. But I hear you there’s really no such thing as a sick day for Mom. Voted for you, hope you win;-)