A few months ago I decided I was ready to start taking a few graduate classes. I really don't know what came over me. A moment of temporary insanity perhaps. I will be pursuing a MS in Counseling. I will be taking the GRE this Friday. I will be using this summer to get myself and the boys prepared for life while mommy is in school. There will be a few changes this fall in our house. The biggest one is the boys will be attending a classical education school one day a week. This means I will not be the one planning curriculum etc. They will attend one full day get direction from their teacher and then I will teach the off days and help them with their homework etc. This is a bit bittersweet for me. It feels like I'm letting go but honestly I know I can't do it all. While I will not be a full time graduate student I've been out of school for 13 years and I don't know what to expect for graduate school. I've never been a wife, student and teacher before. Is it crazy for me to wish that I absolutely love my program and so it wont seem hard? Does that make any sense? This summer I plan on stocking up on freezer meals but beyond that I don't know how else to prepare.
I've noticed while I've been applying to grad schools and studying for the GRE. I have the strongest urge to do something creative, or relaxing, like sew or read a book or take a dance class. If you can understand anything in this post please tell me how you are finding balance with a busy schedule. Many moms have very little time for themselves and then adding graduate school in the mix I'm sure will be quite a challenge but I have to have some me time. Perhaps I should have just signed up for a dance class and waited another year before going to grad school.
Any encouraging words would be nice. Thanks.