... Olivia has learned that going home sick is not the win-win situation she thought it might be.

Obviously feeling much better Olivia: "Daddy! Let's go outside to play!"

Me: "No, Olivia. You're sick. Sick girls have to stay in bed."

"But daaadeee... it's so nice outside!"

"Sorry kiddo. Not happening."

I always wondered why my parents said that last bit with a sly smile on their face. Now I don't.