tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22019770.post8375663099646567710..comments2023-10-30T06:41:32.566-05:00Comments on Meaty Chunks: Five for FridayBosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06223368339440617941noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22019770.post-47528377661566527122009-03-16T00:38:00.000-05:002009-03-16T00:38:00.000-05:00I have the same school/sick dilemma! Last week bo...I have the same school/sick dilemma! Last week both kids were so miserable when I tried to wake them up. But, as soon as it was announced that they were staying home, they both perked up with no symptoms. I took both kids in late to school. Usually, when they are waking up and don't feel good, I say, "let's see how you feel after you get dressed and eat breakfast." That usually gives me enough time to judge the seriousness of the "illness." If they seem okay, I send them to school, reminding them they can always go to the nurse at school if they feel bad. This has worked over thirty times, and only ONCE have I gotten a call from the nurse that my daughter really is sick (yes, I felt really guilty after that, but at least I had the assurance of a 2nd opinion.) Sorry for the long comment. Hope it helps.Princess Gertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130816029936223170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22019770.post-44251736734236564352009-03-15T18:46:00.000-05:002009-03-15T18:46:00.000-05:00supposed to say 'because Sam's so YOUNG, not so Yo...supposed to say 'because Sam's so YOUNG, not so You - even though I am sure he very much THE BOSS.Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988091714540013158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22019770.post-59616798460759508192009-03-13T19:42:00.000-05:002009-03-13T19:42:00.000-05:00I can't believe you couldn't come up with 6 more b...I can't believe you couldn't come up with 6 more balloon stories. But I agree, that a four year old can miss school at least until his cough is GONE. He's got years to learn about punctuality and perfect attendance.Reehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194901145059968504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22019770.post-67928249970420242042009-03-13T14:30:00.000-05:002009-03-13T14:30:00.000-05:00After reading this post, I really wish I could mak...After reading this post, I really wish I could make balloon swords and daisies. Maybe I can learn.<BR/>I think the dirty looks ladies in the office should shove it. :) I think if Sam is sick and needs more sleep, he should be able to get that. Granted, there's a point where it becomes not OK--like my junior year of high school when one of my classmates viewed 1st period English as attendance optional instead preferring the extra sleep--he maybe showed up 20% of the time. But I'd say Sam's a far cry from that.Peanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07931067947314993418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22019770.post-8059716285547798192009-03-13T13:19:00.000-05:002009-03-13T13:19:00.000-05:00I know we already discussed this but I think, espe...I know we already discussed this but I think, especially because Sam's so you, you can feel free to let him stay home and recover. Or I like the idea of taking them in late once they got the sleep they needed over night. My parents did that for us a time or two and I have been known to do it for my kids. I think the older Sam gets the more you might enforce the going to bed early and getting to school except when you are deathly ill. It's just so hard to make up all the work they miss when they are gone once they get older. I am much more lax about letting Ainsley miss.<BR/><BR/>Also - loved your karma story. I love when there are practical consequences for misbehavior.Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988091714540013158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22019770.post-64571419379043285232009-03-13T12:45:00.000-05:002009-03-13T12:45:00.000-05:00That's hilarious about the Grace's balloon! I thi...That's hilarious about the Grace's balloon! I think in the case of Sam and school you just have to err on the side of caution when he's sick - of course he'll get more rest at home and be more perky during the afternoon. Besides, I always feel better in the mid morning/early afternoon hours and then...I crash (when I'm sick and sometimes when I'm not sick too).<BR/><BR/>Your blog always cracks me up and I'm astounded at how clever your writing is!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873161889828340517noreply@blogger.com