Taking a break while my oven is cleaning. We have a holiday today and I am doing a little housework too (having spent most of the weekend playing, I'm afraid, I seem to be the ant rather than the grasshopper). Our office is moving soon so it will be back to sorting thru stuff to pack or throw tomorrow, but moving an office is certainly easier than changing homes. You must really have your hands full.
I remember in grad school there were a number of people who were starting second careers and were older, had kids, etc. I generally didn't hang around w/ them except in study or project situations b/c they usually spent time w/ their families after class or library as that was the only time they could do it and that was their priority. Some of them were working as well. Back then being on the more traditional student track I couldn't even conceive of how difficult this must have been for them. Definitely find yourself a core group that undertstands you and can support you in ways the younger set may not be able to.
Thanks for stopping by. I just took a break from cleaning my kitchen and living room top to bottom I went through each drawer and cupboard. Now I have to work on downstairs and my girls bedroom. I have some one coming to haul away my garbage tommorrow. Not only do I have extra stuff to get rid of and donate because of the move but our regular garbage and recyling is on strike. This is the 7th week. I am also going to hire someone to come and do a super good clean of my house so I just have to maintain it. So hopefully it will all sort itself out. I still want a new kitchen in the new house but it will have to wait for now.
Well tommorrow I have an education meeting at the university and then I have to meet with my advisor. D5 starts kindergarten.
Mermaid - my little one also just started K! Gosh, it was hard to let my baby go. On Friday, he went in all by himself, and he just looked so little, boo hoo!
You are keeping so busy, and I'm sure you must be excited about your new house.
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I just wanted to wish you all the best as you start the next chapter of your life. You are doing a great job with your girls and with yourself. The new home will make a big difference - it did for me!
Your little one starts K and my baby girl starts College today! It is still hard to let them go - trust me! Mine was up at the crack of dawn, excited but scared.
Good luck with the school year and everything else in your life.
Thank you for all the great posts. I have been so busy and although I do lurk I have not had much time to post.
School is great although I am probably one of the oldest in my classes. I have mostly 1st and 2nd year courses right now. I am a worry wart because I really need to do well. I have written some midterms and handed in some papers but nothing back yet. I think I did okay so I am trying to not fret. I am keeping up with my studies though.
My d5 is having some issues. She is doing some things for attention especially when I am away at school. But all I can do is be firm about the bad stuff and try to spend a lot of time with her. Of course I will blame this on h. LOL. It is always his fault.
Speaking of h I did have some issues with him over money. But it did get resolved. He is in pursuer mode but I will have none of it. I went to a C to help me deal with the guilt of not wanting h back. I am still working through some things but I think for the most part I am on my way to full recovery.
H's mom is not doing well. She has a bad heart and it has been getting worse since his father died. I feel for her but I cannot be there for my h like he wants me to be. I will pray for mother in law and send her a card. I will be there for my ds but my h has some one else to comfort him so I do not let him engage me. He is also having some other family problems I found out through some one else but has not tried to confide in me. I can no longer resuce h.
My new house is getting painted this week. We had to work on last weekend. The previous owners had the whole thing all barred and security. They were quite worried about their possesions but not about escaping fire. Anyway. we removed all the bars and cleaned.
We had thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. It was very good.
Oh my au pair is awesome. She felt like she was family right away. My dad even calls he his grand daughter.
My relatives have gone back to Europe only just over a week. I loved having them but now I have more time to do everything else.
Glad to hear things are moving along. I am so proud of you!
What courses are you taking??
I think we all worry when we go back to school when we are a little bit older. I took it way more seriously in my 30's as I did in my 20's.
Sorry to hear about your MIL. You sound like you are handling the sitch very well. You are supporting her from afar with your prayers and taking good care of her granddaughters.
Have to run..Getting D10 to bed!
Just wanted to stop over and send you a great big ((HUG))
Hi! It's been a long time since I've posted or even visited this site. I think the last time i was on here was in April of 2004. Anyway...life is getting better now. I had enough of mistreatment by my ex that i filed for a divorce in May of 2004 and it was final in August of 2004. Ex was on a harley trip to Sturgis when i went to court. He was a bit miffed when he returned and found out he was divorced! I guess he though it wouldn't happen without him, but it did. I must admit it was a very rough period for me and my son, but we are all better and stronger for it. I had given my ex a year to come back to me, but he couldn't make any kind of decision. Funny thing...he's remarried already! Oh well. Life is good for me, though. I've met several nice men and dodged a few marriage proposals. But this last June I finally accepted one and will be remarrying this coming July. He's all that I've been looking for and we are so happy. I don't know what advice to give others as the experience of MLC is horrific. Time is the key factor. In the beginning i never thought it would live through it, but i made it and am stronger for it. That which does not kill you only makes you stronger. My motto now is: life is too short. I'm trying to live each day to the fullest and moving on.
