Not JUST for kids!

Yesterday, Will and I were talking on the cellphone about the past year of our marriage. I had slept in until 11 am, and he had called me from work to be my wake-up call so I didn't miss picking up Mimi from kindergarten. I felt guilty for being SO lazy while he was off working, but he simply understood that this week was crazy busy and I was understandably tired. We laughed and sighed, and realized the entire YEAR was crazy busy. I smiled, and replied, "Let's make this year a quiet, calmer year, mkay?"

The phone beside the bed rang. It was the 'big city' college. I told Will I'd call him back, and answered the phone.

You see, I applied to school for this year, but I was on the waitlist, and they told me that they'd let me know if a spot opened up before yesterday. So, seeing as it was now the day after the 'deadline', I knew why they were calling. We're sorry to inform you that you are not able to attend this year. Please reapply next year. And the year after that. And the next 4 years after that until you give up and get a job at Subway. Yah, yah, I know the drill.

The lady in charge of my file was on the other end of the line, and told me that "a spot had been made available."

?????

"Are you still interested?"

UM!!!! IS THE POPE CATHOLIC!?!?! Heck ya, I'm interested!! "Yes, absolutely!" I calmly replied.

So, she tells me that I have to go to the college AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to pay fees and pick up my registration stuff, buy my books and get my supplies, because, you see, SCHOOL STARTS TODAY!!!!

I hung up, and called Will back.
"So, ya know how I said we should have a quiet year?!"
He just chuckled, and said, "I guess it's not going to be so quiet, hey?!"


So, I am now a full-time student in the Practical Nursing program at the college! And you thought my blogging routine was bad this past year... just wait for THIS year!! It is going to be awesome. What amazing things lay ahead. I am starting a life-long goal (no word of a lie on that one, I've wanted to be a nurse since I could talk!) and I'm scared to death but even MORE excited.

I will miss picking up Mimi from kindergarten every day. I will miss being home when the kids are getting home from school. I will be the crock-pot queen. I will have an even MESSIER home, LESS laundry done. I will be stressed about assignments and grades. I will be spending an arm and a leg for gas to and from the 'big city' every single day. I will have to travel in snow and blizzards and days I want to just stay in bed. I will not be able to run during mornings while Mimi is in school.

But, I will be living my dream. I will be on the road to financially securing our family with a steady income, health benefits, and options for Will.

First time back in a school fulltime since High School.
What should I wear!!!!??? ;)