Well, I can’t think of another set of situations so contrived to make me feel so shitty. I’ve been sick for 8 days, and therefore my house is a mess, I haven’t slept or eaten in days, I just got my period, I actually called in sick on my first day of work, and I just dropped Kyle off at the babysitter’s anyway. It’s been 30 minutes since I left him and I’m still crying.
Many people who heard my story about going back to work and my struggle with leaving Kyle in daycare have said “well, if it doesn’t work out you can always quit.” But really, that goes against my nature in general, and I wouldn’t have accepted a job that I thought I would quit. If I hadn’t found suitable daycare for Kyle by today, my father offered to come out here and stay with him for a few weeks to fill in the gap. Actually, I thought he should be Kyle’s nanny. Wouldn’t that make a great book? “Stay-at-home Grampa!” It’s only for five months…
But even though I could quit the job, I don’t think I would. I’m sure I would try to find every other possible solution first. I don’t want to damage my professional reputation, I need the money, and honestly, I’m kind of looking forward to working on this show. God, I wish I could tell you what show it is. But again, you know about the whole getting fired for writing about work on your blog thing. I’m sure THAT would damage my reputation, indeed.
Huh. Now I feel a little bit better. Maybe I can go to sleep, finally. Thanks for listening.
I know being sick is a PAIN. It totally messes your whole day up. The good news, is that it gets better. Sleep does wonders. I hope you feel better soon. 🙂
Muse
I’m excited for you to be working on this show… I hope Kyle has a good day with the babysitter… and I hope you get better soon.
Oh, you just HAVE to let us know what show you are working on!!! Feel better soon!!!
Hope you get better soon.
Oh please share the show with us as soon as you can!
Good luck and good for you for not wanting to quit. I’m sure it is going to be very hard, especially in the beginning, but maybe if you hang in there you’ll be able to develop a routine that works for you and your family.
Oh Kim – I didn’t know you were sick. You and Kyle have been on my mind so much lately and I knew you started work this week, little did I realize you were pretty much bed-ridden. Why didn’t you tell us? We would have organized meals for you. I’m glad you’re bouncing back and I should have called. That’s what I get for just “thinking” of you for the last two weeks!
the pics r really sweet..and lovable