I am extremely lucky that my schedule is flexible enough that I can take care of sick kids. Olive's nanny was out on Thursday and Friday because her daughter was really sick (hospitalized). And now Charlie is home from daycare today because he was throwing up and had a fever. I could have Olive's nanny watch both of them, but I don't want Charlie to get Olive sick, and of course he is extra clingy when he is sick anyway.

I think he's going to be home sick again tomorrow. But thank goodness (knock on wood) he is napping right now!

So it's been a long childcare free week.

When your child is sick, do you always stay home from work or do you have a babysitter/backup childcare?