I feel like a bad parent today

mommyfied

I might just be the worst parent today!

I am sick this weekend - yesterday I tried to make it a "normal" day - but we ended up finding a movie on Netflix and watched that while eating dinner and candy on the couch.

Today I waked up even worse, with a fever and more - so today we just have a "sweatpants and television"-day..

So we have been watching cartoons and eating/sleeping all day. I KNOW that I am the worst parent for doing this, but I do not have the energy for any activities.. 

We are also ordering take-out tonight because I spent my entire energy on hanging up/folding clothes (somehow the pile of laundry does not get smaller if you are not well - shock right?) and emptying the litter box.. 

Sorry for the vent

SugarSnap83

No need to feel guilty at all!! Noah has been watching a lot more tv lately because I too haven't been feeling well. Unfortunately we have to do what we have to do! A couple days of TV won't mess them up for their whole lives!

jillybean800

Am I the bad parent because I also do this if it's cold out?  So, pretty much this whole month?

EVM1216

We all need time to unwind.  And honestly, I've been feeling like it is a "good day" recently when I spend the morning playing Wii fit for DD instead of watching TV after breakfast because at least that way we're both kind of moving. 

Nicole0012

No need to feel bad! Miles has the flu and has been on the couch watching tv pretty much straight through the weekend. I know he's sick because he's actually staying put. We've watched all three Toy Stories this weekend, and Nick Jr. has been on in between. Right now he's watching Tickety Toc while I make lunch. 

Sometimes rest, whether it's for mommy or kiddo, is good for everyone.  

jillybean800

Yeah, I can tell A is under the weather when he really sits and watches tv as opposed to a combo of watching and playing.  This morning he has the sniffles and he just watched the entire Iron Giant. It was pretty adorable.

Nicole0012

jillybean800:

Yeah, I can tell A is under the weather when he really sits and watches tv as opposed to a combo of watching and playing.  This morning he has the sniffles and he just watched the entire Iron Giant. It was pretty adorable.

 

Breaks your heart when they're sick, doesn't it?!  

TMNTgirl

Friday morning I threw my back out at a bounce house place with Jonny. He had a slight cold that turned into a fever after his nap. So we've been laying on the couch almost all weekend. Either my parents or DH has been doing almost all the baby Benny care since I can barely even lift him and all Jonny wants is mommy.

lrn327

Don't feel like a bad parent!!  Honestly, if J was a little bit older, he'd probably remember this weekend as a really fun one!  It's okay, you're doing this all by yourself right now without your DH's help.  Go easy on yourself and feel better soon!

ThePolishHammer

It happens! You are in no way a bad parent!