Work and Viruses

Most people affected by a flu are not able to work. Add three small kids into the equation, in one household, and there's a route to career disaster. Last year, exactly at this time, my kids were ill non-stop. Our babysitter was making millions. This year, my kids, especially my youngest, have been ill non-stop. I haven't really managed to do anything for longer than two days at a go since I started this new phase. Forget rest. Forget time for contemplation. Forget inspiration. I'm struggling to get enough sleep, the nights are pretty awful, and there's no opportunity to nap during the days. I'm increasingly feeling like a drained, squeezed out tube. I know ir's a phase. It's this time of the year. But I admit, it's awfully tough.