Marked Drowsiness Can Occur

Are there any 4 words in the English language more beautiful when it comes to medicating your child? I think not! I don't know about you, but when my children are under the weather, I don't want them conscious. I want them passed out, quietly sleeping away whatever ails them. Compassionate nursemaid I am not.

Judge me all you want, but when I go to the drug store, I look for drugs. To find something to merely mask the symptoms is not enough for this busy mom. I need something that will take the place of a babysitter. I looked for the 'Marked drowsiness can occur' statement, or anything that says nighttime. I make no apologies for my lack of beside manner. I suck at it, and you know why? I don't want anyone doting over me when I'm sick. Just leave me in a dark corner and don't touch me. Feel free to check in from time to time, but please for the love of all things holy, don't pet my head, offer me anything, or talk to me in a soothing syrupy voice. I think that just exacerbates the symptoms and prolongs my recovery.

I don't ever medicate my children without due cause, and I never over medicate my children. I just want the most bang for my buck, and that means when the proper dosage is administered, I want a lethargic, semiconscious child that may or may not be drooling. I'm fine either way. Give me 2-4 hours of time to be productive and I'll be able to give them the (maximum) 15 minutes of 'good mom doting' that they need (So, I'm told) to make them feel cared for.

I've managed to keep my 4 children alive for a cumulative 42 years. I've only physically scarred one of them - completely by accident, and truth be told, the emotional scars won't be known until they're married and someone else has to deal with them. I think I do a pretty decent job. I'm not the best and will never be awarded mother of the year. I don't want to be - too much expectation. I fail my kids all the time, making me human. I invest my time and energy in hopes that my guidance and tutelage will turn out someone who is well-rounded and mostly normal. Just so you know, with that kind of commitment the same can be said for me, "Marked Drowsiness Can Occur". Thank you God for coffee!