My daughter has been complaining about an upset tummy for the last two days or so. Not only is it Halloween, when tummy aches are traditionally brought on by too much candy consumption, I had a very important meeting this morning.
So I'm getting ready this morning, with my daughter in my bed watching TV and moaning about her tummy ache, wondering the following: is almost 9 old enough to be left home alone for an hour and a half? Do I cancel my meeting at almost the very last minute and risk the opportunity? Do I drag her along, with the chance she might throw up in the lobby? or the car? or all over me?
Everything ended up working out great for me, but I'm curious - what's a single mom to do in this type of situation? What's the right thing? What are some creative alternatives? What have you done to balance it all as a mom. Reach out with your suggestions - we're all waiting!
(Looks like I'll have to be Sarah Palin next Halloween ... oh sure, you betcha!)
1 comment:
I can't tell you how many times this situation can show up. Luckily I have a few AWESOME folks that would take my kids no matter what. Once I got home from taking Tristan to the hospital (he had a 103 degree temperature and we had just spent 6 hours in the ER & then at the pharmacy)...and as we are getting out of the car and going upstairs, my daughter stepped on a nail and punctured her foot. I didn't even make it up the stairs before I was on the phone calling in every favor I had. I just couldn't face another 6 hours in the ER with Tristan who was sick and throwing up on top of dealing with Sierra. I had some friends who truly came to my rescue even though it meant that their own daughter would most likely be sick as a result. It's all about finding those people that would support you no matter what.
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