I'm A Crappy Mother

 

Youngest son is home today; he says he's feeling sick.

Doesn't have a fever though; should I suspect a trick?

He's been out for two days now and that's a lot of school...

Most of all, I'm worried that he's played me for a fool.

Then I start to wonder; is there something wrong with me?

Not the kind of loving mother pictured on TV.

Wish I had the sympathy and trust those mothers do,

But I see no symptoms that he's got the stomach flu.

I'll just have to take his word 'cause he's an honest guy

And I've got no reason to suspect him of a lie.

Now I'm feeling guilty; I'm a mean and heartless slug...

I think I'll go give my poor, sick kid a giant hug.

Boston's Mayor Declares Health Emergency. Great... Now He Tells Me.

Youch!

 Youngest has a nasty cold or, possibly, the flu;

Thereby guaranteeing that I'm gonna get it too.

If this is the milder version ('cause he got the shot),

I could be in trouble here because his mom did not.

Doctors still advise that people go for the vaccine,

Cough into their sleeve, don't touch their face, and keep hands clean.

I do not like any shots that I don't have  to get,

But this season is among the worst on record yet.

Boston's mayor has just declared a health emergency,

And they've started offering the flu vaccine for free.

If that's what my poor son has I'm probably too late;

Just another victim of the virus in my state.