never thought to send the dad when my kids were sick… he had to go out and bring in the paycheck,,, My job to take care of kids and home… sorry Elly your not working outside the home, different if u were…
Still, a person needs a certain degree of dexterity when poking pointy things around in peoples mouths. I get awfully clumsy when I’m exhausted. I don’t think I’d want my dentist up all night.
longandgreen: I agree with you. Yes, a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean she sits around all day watching game shows, soap operas and eating bon-bons; God knows, that is definitely a never-ending (and sometimes soul-sucking) non-paying job if ever there was one! But if this is a weeknight (and not a weekend) and John has to get up in the morning and go to work in his dental office, I think it’s more important that he be allowed to get his rest. caseva77 and howtheduck are absolutely right. When I go to the dentist and they’re poking, prodding and scraping around in my mouth with extremely sharp instruments, I want them well-rested and in good health! (I’d also prefer it if they hadn’t had a fight with their spouse that morning before coming in to work too!)
EarlWash over 13 years ago
Make sure she doesn’t see you smiling when you say that, Jon.
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
Elly’s thinking, “I hope your day tomorrow is h-e-double hockey sticks.”
Donna White over 13 years ago
Nothing soothes quite like Mom’s touch when you’re feeling sick.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
Moms are the comforters of life.
longandgreen over 13 years ago
never thought to send the dad when my kids were sick… he had to go out and bring in the paycheck,,, My job to take care of kids and home… sorry Elly your not working outside the home, different if u were…
collieflower over 13 years ago
Not working outside the home doesn’t mean you don’t work! I needed all the help I could get with 4 kids under 7.
caseva77 over 13 years ago
Still, a person needs a certain degree of dexterity when poking pointy things around in peoples mouths. I get awfully clumsy when I’m exhausted. I don’t think I’d want my dentist up all night.
story123 over 13 years ago
Longandgreen, what century are you from? A father’s responsibility is to his family first, then his occupation.
story123 over 13 years ago
Longandgreen, what century are you from?
Allan CB Premium Member over 13 years ago
Anyone read Lynn’s comment today? EW!
Mornin’ Neighbours!
bald over 13 years ago
it’s true the kids always seem to want ONLY mom when they are sick……. but i always got up in the night with them and tried
Paula over 13 years ago
Oh yes, she can nap all day while the maid, laundress, chef and housekeepers take care of everything.
jenwithblueeyes over 13 years ago
longandgreen, just because he works outside the home doesn’t mean dad can’t nurture once in a while!!
Mythreesons over 13 years ago
I think some of you have missed the words “again” and “turn.” Who knows how many times Elly has already gotten up.
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
longandgreen: I agree with you. Yes, a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean she sits around all day watching game shows, soap operas and eating bon-bons; God knows, that is definitely a never-ending (and sometimes soul-sucking) non-paying job if ever there was one! But if this is a weeknight (and not a weekend) and John has to get up in the morning and go to work in his dental office, I think it’s more important that he be allowed to get his rest. caseva77 and howtheduck are absolutely right. When I go to the dentist and they’re poking, prodding and scraping around in my mouth with extremely sharp instruments, I want them well-rested and in good health! (I’d also prefer it if they hadn’t had a fight with their spouse that morning before coming in to work too!)
hildigunnurr Premium Member over 13 years ago
Michael to school and Lizzie to the sitter - uh they’re sick remember…
feefers_ 12 months ago
When you are really sick you want your Mummy. At any age