And the FINAL count down has begun!

The title of this post serves a few different meanings.

The first meaning to this post is that this semester of school is just about OVER. I can hardly wait. My final is on Wednesday and I'll be done with school for quite awhile. I know, I know. For many of you, you thought I was already done a semester or two ago but the stubborn me kept going. And I'll tell you what. I have finally come to terms with myself that school is not to be my main focus right now. My children and sanity and health are. So as it has in the past, school will sit out for a little while in my life. No harm in what I have done since moving here to Virginia. 3 classes and 3 A's. Not bad! I have a contract with them that I have 10 years to complete my bachelors degree without any degree requirement changes. I have been going to school on and off now for the past 10 years. I've got all but 2 general classes done and then all I have left is my core business classes and POOF---Graduation TIME! I'm so excited to get my degree but right now my time is going to be spent on my children as I feel it should be. Besides, John is taking a full schedule of classes himself so it hasn't been easy with us both going to school and raising a family. So after this Wednesday with my final being done and over with, I'll feel like a new woman. YES!! Now I'll get to read the countless books I've been wanting to read and most importantly, I'll have more time to play with my girls. :)


{This recent picture of Jocelyn illustrates it best on how I feel---HAPPY!!}

The second meaning to this post is that we're flying out to the lovely and very much missed NW. This is where both John and I's family reside and we can hardly wait to see everyone again! I of course went back to see everyone last April with the girls during Aubrey's spring break but now it's John's turn to see family and friends for the first time in a whole year. The long await is almost over. :) Hello Oregon/ Washington...goodbye Virginia. For now, anyways.