Manda - what you do is call in sick for yourself and take care of your babies. Fortunately on my job I build up APA hours (Approved Paid Absence) at a rate of an hour a week and I use that time as I need it for whatever comes up. I don't go out of my way to explain I need the time to tend to my fur kids, people here don't need to know why I'm taking off, I got the time and it's mine to use as I want.