Sick, and Tired...

There is an old sitcom, I do not remember it's name, from the 80's, with an episode that I can relate to.

The mom is not feeling well, but ignores it as her kids are under the weather and her husband is ill. Then once they are back on their feet, she falls apart, but the joke is on her.

Because when she complains of feeling ill, saying, "I'm sick..." her husband and children complete her sentence, "And Tired..." with a vaguely annoyed and comic flair.

I am pretty sure this was from Bill Cosby and played out in the show - but correct me if I am wrong.

You see, I am sick - and tired - today.

The bottom line is that we moms are the disciplinarians already, and thus, the generally more unpopular parent in the home. Add to this an extra edge to our demeanor when ill, and we definitely lose out on our expected dose of sympathy.

Blogging is great since I have lost my voice and don't have to speak to the blogosphere verbally, as the written word will suffice.

My tea, blankets, tissues, and I will see you again in a few days.