Sick day!
This past weekend, Little M had a runny nose and struggled to get a good night's sleep. So, I decided to take a day off work today to keep her home and hopefully prevent things from getting worse. As a working mom, one of my frustrations is how unpredictable work can be with kids falling ill unexpectedly. Just last week, Big Brother A was sick with a viral infection. As I set my out-of-office notification, I couldn't shake the feeling that my colleagues might view my frequent absences as excuses or see me as unreliable. The guilt is overwhelming at times. But then I remind myself of what truly matters—my priority is my children. While I might not win "Employee of the Month" or "Mother of the Year," I do my best to balance both roles, knowing that my kids will always come first. This morning, little M and I spent quality time together reading the same Daniel Tiger book three times, getting excited and clapping at the same parts each time. We tried to clear he...
