T- 6 hrs

First semester, I was awarded with a gold star pin for my perfect attendance. I was proud. I always pride myself on being on time, showing up every day. I think it's very professional to do so and It will have to be a constant for me when I start nursing. So, I'm starting now.

We are in second semester now. I played hooky today. One part of me feels awful for it, because I wanted to so much keep that perfect attendance. I mean, hell...I was back to class the day after my surgery, I wasn't going to let a few stitches, pain and some percocet keep me home. I was wonder woman that day!
Today, Wonder woman has been foiled by a very sick and very cute 3 yr old that needed my undivided attention. Every one of my kids are sick. They've all been sick for at least a week, but the 3 yr old just came down with it yesterday morning. They couldn't keep me here, but him.....those puppy dog eyes, rosy red cheeks and mouse-like squeak of "mommy, I don't feel good", did me in.

I suppose my Instructors will forgive me. I just hate that I had to knock 6 hours off the 29 hours total we are allowed to miss for the entire program. No one else better get sick or I might have to take drastic measures.