Every single mother that works for a living gets called when a child is sick and has juggle and make that adjustment to their schedule. I am thoroughly enjoying the fact that my children are getting older and Jacob is the only one left in daycare. I sometimes feel spoiled.
Unfortunately, if you knew Jacob, you knew I am lucky there is only one of him.
He is quite unique.
A day doesn't go by that I don't wonder what the call will be, or what he will say to me before I drop him off. He truly puts a smile on my face every day!
Having said that..... I was in the heat of an extremely busy day. I had several calls coming in, and just got out of a meeting. My secretary buzzed my phone which has an intercom feature.
The daycare is on the phone and I think it's important.
I take a deep breathe.
"Ms. Dykstra, Jacob has explosive Diarrhea....he is still in the bathroom and we are out of clothes"
I giggle and realize she may not think this is funny given she had to clean him up. I wipe the smirk from my face quickly. I am imagining Jacob in a stall in the school bathroom, enjoying being naked, and singing. Anyone who knows him can imagine that!
Well, gee... I love my job. I really do.... In fact, I love my job so much I was tempted for a second to call my favorite girl friend to handle this one... Except she might still be a bit sour about the last time that happened. Ya, next....
I thought I could call my mother.... which is very comical seeing as my mother is grossed out by a child that picks their nose. That won't work.
I then realized....I may be out of options given Jacob's bowel history in town here....
"well, I guess I will be there shortly" I chimed.
I was prepared to wear my concerned face.....but I wish I had taken his picture when I got there. He was smiling, laughing, and proudly announcing his accomplishments....
The face on the teacher was white as she held out her fingers, dangling a bag of clothes.
I was going to send Chocolate to school the next day with a thank you note, but I didn't think that would go over so well.
