Anyone able to babysit my avatar???

[blondeatlast]

As many of you know, a tumor has been found in my husband's neck. Now the docs have found it has spread, including into a lymph node. He will have surgery Thursday; probably only step 1 in his treatment.

Kid's in school and the hospital is 30 miles away. The logistics aren't working at all. Would it be wrong to keep said kid out of school for a couple of days to stay with me at his Gramma's? She lives MUCH closer to the hospital.

I'm one of those types who thinks my kid oughtta be in school unless he's bleeding, feverish, or just too gross (I trust no elaboration is needed) to be there!

[demnan]

1. Why don't you both stay at Gramma's

A little extra comfort and support at this time would be helpful. He won't miss that much, I mean it's not like he's studying for his masters, right?

Buy him a few extra coloring books he can amuse himself with quietly and he won't miss a thing.

[blondeatlast]

2. Thanks--I think I will.

I kinda hate to upset his routine, and as luck would have it, his spring break is the FOLLOWING week, natch. His teacher is aware of the cancer, but I will tell her the situation today.

Basically, I needed a way to let off some tension.

How do you know he's not studying for his Master's? He's pretty bright, I'm tellin' ya! :evilgrin:

[chocolateeater]

3. Another vote for Gramma. n/t

[madmax]

4. Take him to Gramma's

He won't be missing his SAT's the week, will he :evilgrin:

Good luck and best wishes to you and your husband :loveya:

[GOPisEvil]

5. I think he should be with Gramma, too.

Also, having him there will be some comfort to you as well.

[sonias]

6. Stay at Gramma's, the both of you

You and your kid both need each other right now. You won't be as frazzled and your kid can give comfort during this time too. You need to be together as a family. Don't know how old your child is but they needs to know what's going on too. Keep them in the loop. Their positive thoughts and prayers are needed. You can always have them do some home schooling activities. Ask the kid's teacher for some things your kid can work on. I think the teacher will sympathize and help out.

Good luck to all of you, especially your husband. And hug your Gramma, she'll be a big comfort for you all too.

Sonia

[Zomby Woof]

7. Hey blondeatlast

Are you going to be available the evening of Sunday March 21? KadeCarrion and I will be in Peoria for a ballgame that day, and are spending the night in Phoenix. Catshrink has expressed interest in a DU gathering.

All my best thoughts are with your husband and your family.

My advice of course, is to give the little one time with his family. It is just as important to his development as school, and there will be no net loss in his learning and growth.