It is the run up to some exams soon and my son has been ill.  He was ill on the weekend and has had a day off unwell this week.  My daughter spent the weekend trying to avoid him, but was stricken down with it herself and had to have a day off school as well this week.  So far, unlike my amazing wife, I have managed to avoid it. There are advantages to spending all my time at work after all! 
