Day 6 - Not what I expected

I decided to give myself a break and take the next two weeks and goof off. I was going to sleep in, work out, purge junk out of the house, refresh our dinner recipes, go shopping and gossip with girl friends. I stayed up late last night, ready for the new day of no responsibilities.

I was sleeping in my bed (with the high thread count sheets and the perfect temperature while it was freezing outside) and I got the call every parent dreads... 3:12 a.m. - Mommy I threw up. OK I didn't panic immediately recounting in my brain what my daughter ate last night - oh g-d spaghetti (the worst for a throw-up situation). I asked her did you make it to the toilet which she usually does, she replied no I threw up in my bedroom on the cream carpet.

My husband and I move into action - I handle the smelly kid, dad tackles the upchucked spaghetti. Let's just say it was gross full of noodles and other fun chunks. I think I got the better end of the bargain... my poor husband was working on the carpet for hours (he actually did a really good job except I can't tell if it still smells like puke or it is vividly impacted in my brain).

Needless to say, my first day of no responsibilities turned into managing the puke bucket (we use a wastepaper basket to manage the situation instead of running to the bathroom and missing) and reviewing insurance options. Not the day I planned... but my daughter seems to be on the mends...

Realization - Don't plan a day of relaxation and luxury when you have kids. I am going to be more spontaneous with my desires or they will be crushed and my back-up plan will be playing nurse maid. Also, reviewing insurance plans on a sick day is a good thing to day as your focus is on sickness...