Let the Muddy Waters Flow!

I was awakened at 1:30am on Wednesday morning by my daughter who was throwing up. The bed, the sheets, her-all were covered. I had to wake up Joe so that he could hold sweetie while mommy cleaned everything up. I felt so bad, she was just shaking (this was only the second time she had every thrown up). I got everything cleaned up and back to sleep we went. I honestly thought that something she had eaten did not agree with her and that all was well. I got myself and sweetie ready for the day and dropped her off at the sitter's house. I explained what had happened to her sitter and told her to please call me if I was wrong in my theory. I then headed to work and had just parked when my phone rang-and guess who it was-the babysitter letting me know that precious was sick again. I went inside and told my boss that I would be out for the day, and went to pick up my baby. She threw up a few more times and had quite the diarrhea. It all seemed to be better by early evening but you never can tell. It is with that in mind that this morning-I was quite fearful of dropping her off again. I worry, as do all parents about their children and if what they are doing is the best thing. It may not seem like much-but I would hate to have dropped her off and then get another call that she wasn't feeling well again. I am relieved to report that I didn't receive a call and that indeed she is feeling much better. It's not always easy. There are so very many roles you are required to play on a daily basis-mom,wife, good employee, friend. I think the most any of us can do is remember which role(s) always take the highest priority.