Routines

Dear Maria,

I'm home sick today - first sick day of the year - and I'm thinking of the lessons I had planned for today and how missing ONE day throws my routine all to hell. Actually, I've been sick for a week now, starting last Monday, and my routine has been off for a while. How will I get back on track? Do I blow off one day (a week, really) and pick up tomorrow like nothing happened? Will it take some time for *me* to feel like I'm back on top of things? Will my students show the effects of having their routines messed up?
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed at the idea of getting my shit back together, and I'm not entirely sure why. I know I can do this, and I know my kids are resilient.
I need chocolate.