It's during a week like this that I wish for my old 'outside job' days...the ones where I could actually call in sick (without having to major guilt about the 5 families I am potentially causing to scramble during what are already busy mornings), send my own off to grandparents and crawl in bed and actually heal. And not only am I working through my own illness, but the effects of the same virus on my child/family and the entire Home Daycare. On the average day when everything usually runs smoothly...it would be a breeze...but add on tired, sick, grumpy, (yet not fevered, so they're still here) not eating well kids...and combine that with you not at your best= not good. I sent off a email to all parents that today I would be open for those absolutely requiring care only...and it will be a casual 'non-program' day...so, I do have a lighter load (2 of the 5 just kept them home).
On a positive note, 2 more days until Christmas Vacay...I think I am going to sleep for 2 weeks!