so.....

Well, the semester is now clear before me.  I am pretty sure that I have a good idea of how things will go, considering all the various challenges.  Trent is going to be very busy when the plants recover from the freezing weather and start producing, I am ready for that.  It just means I have to get less sleep to keep up with my school work, but I am used to being sleep deprived.  We are getting better and better at balancing our "I care about you" with our "I really want a more separate life", and we are both coming to terms with what this year will mean for us as far as how much "moving on" we are able to do without causing problems.  The kids are ready, naturally.  School for Taylor should be as easy as last semester, not easy really, but it seems to get done without much worry, because it is our favorite thing to do.  So, as I said, when I consider all these separate issues, I get a good idea of what we are going to feel and deal with for the next several months.  I am trying to remind myself that more issues can develop, and that these issues could evolve, but really, just facing what we are facing is enough for now.  I really hate to go into a situation where I haven't taken the time to prepare myself for the emotions and struggles I may face. Now that I have had a chance to think about everything, especially now that I have seen it work for a week or so, I feel much more prepared and I finally feel that this decision isn't going to be a big mistake.   So, I will, at this, my last chance to climb out of the pool, just keep swimming.  Hopefully with a little more purpose than Dori. 

first day for all classes...

so, i have now met all of my teachers and this should be a great semester.  dr. brannan did not disappoint, he is hilarious and interesting.  and, all of my "unknown" professors seem to be very likeable and competent.  all of them have been at the college for over 15 years and it shows.  i hope i can land something steady like that quickly.  ha ha. but, seriously, i am pretty sure that this semester will come together fine.  i know chemistry will be pretty easy, especially after i saw my book.  chapter two covers basic algebra type conversions and significant figures, for real.  i remember a lot more from the subject than i thought i would.  there will be a ton of homework, but, only one paper of any length and most of the homework will be pretty easy and straightforward.  there is a lot of vocabulary in biology and chemistry, but not much of it is new.  there is a lot trigonometry that i don't remember, but it should come back fine and if i learned it once, i am sure i can again.  so, it begins!  hurrah!


so, i'll add a bit about the routine for the kids.  taylor does the same thing he did last semester while i am in class, he watches lectures or shows, or plays educational games on sites i direct him to visit.  he just generally learns stuff and completes activities to earn points for his game.  after school for me, when the babies come home, they play, color, learn, etc.  tonight, trevor wanted to read a couple books.  one of them was a "magic schoolbus" book about the body, so then we had to discuss that for a while.  while we were talking about it jewel was copying some of our sentences, he he.  taylor read chapter one of the chemistry book out loud for me, it was only 5 pages, then we talked about it.  then, there was a rousing debate, thanks to dad, of course, about "what came first the chicken or the egg?" and, the kitchen is clean; now i get to start my homework.  what a fantastic life! 

The "fruits" of 50 Years together...

Ha ha, no seriously, Walt and Jewel have been married 50 years, and their great grandchildren were living it up at the party!  The party was beautiful, the entertainment was hilarious, and the company was wonderful.  Taylor couldn't stop telling me what a great time he had and how beautiful the hotel was.  We all had a fantastic time and even the 2 am drive home and 7 am drive back (to help Trent) didn't deter from the enjoyment.  (The kids slept while I made the drive, thankfully, Mimi and Big Daddy were there.)  Trent had to miss the whole party to sleep and then, at 2 am went to the fields to help with frost protection.  He also had to miss the wonderful brunch to continue working from the night before.  So, we all hope it warms up soon!  Dad is trying to grow some berries here!