i agree that it stinks when you are sick and just need some get well time, but first off why at the expense of others and isn't that one of the down sides of being a parent? we have to do it all the time, not just when everythings coming up daisies. you know? life is tough, parenting is tough....having other people take care of your kids when you are under the weather is a cop out IMO, grow some, suck it up, and mother your own kids. If you are at work, well I'm sure most employers would frown on kids in the workplace and you have a job to do, but when you are home, your job is to be a parent not, sulk because you don't feel well. It's part of being a grown up.