An Absent Mother

I've been up since 3:30 this morning. The case of food poisoning that I thought I had turned out to be the stomach flu and Hudson got it. Poor Buddy. He looked at me while leaning over the toilet and said "Mommy, what's wrong with me?" If that doesn't break your heart, I don't know what will. I, of course, had to work so Trav was left in charge. They were all fine and Hudson is feeling much better now but I can't shake the feeling that I have somehow failed my child by going to work instead of being with him. As you can imagine, I had less than a good day. I am sure that Travis does not want me to feel guilty and I would imagine that most (or all) working mothers would agree with him,, but still - a mother should be with her child when he is sick. I am terrified that Paige will be the next victim of not only the stomach flu but also an absent mother.