I've been in the position of the care provider who held her ground and said "Sorry; can't come back tomorrow either," even when the parents insisted it was just an upset tummy from post-nasal drip. And then their entire family was out with a stomach virus for a week.
I've been in the position of the parent who's telling a beautiful lie, to convince themselves more than the care provider, because they want so, so badly to believe they aren't about to embark on a multi-day illness, and have to call out of work, etc.
And now I'm in the position of watching
this hilarious sketch again and cracking up.
