What they never tell you about being a mom
Why is it that all the well meaning and more experienced mothers give out more advice about babies and children than one could possibly want or need, but they seem to omit one of the most pertinent and relevant facts of life? Mommies do not get sick, it just cannot happen, it's pretty much equivalent, to let's say, the sun falling out of the sky. I can vaguely recall the days that nasty colds meant popping cold medication that, according to the box, made you drowsy and warned against operating heavy machinery; thus giving an absolutely perfect excuse for snuggling up and napping in bed all day. Now it's "I know Daddy said to let you sleep, but I can't find my tights" or as I'm making dinner, nose like Rudolph's and hacking away, my husband remarks "you seem to be feeling better, will you be able to take Sydney to school in the morning?" Sure, no problem. "Oh Mommie! You're taking me to school today--I'm so glad that you are well." Do you people who live in this house with me have eyes or ears? How about someone whipping up some homemade chicken noodle soup, just the way I like it with a little garlic and saffron?