When Mommie Goes Back To School
Twenty-one years ago I was accepted into a grad program for a degree in counseling. Shortly after that, we found out our long-awaited dream of having a baby had been answered. My OB recommended that since I was young enough to wait on school, I focus on and enjoy my pregnancy. Without blinking, I agreed. Not only did I enjoy that, I have adored the past twenty years as a mom to that son and his big sister. Suddenly, for the first time in my life I find myself free from other obligations and former roles. After all these years of putting family first, it's my turn! I am so excited I dance and clap around the house often. Sometimes I just burst out in applause out of giddiness. One of my dearest friends told me the other day she had never seen me so happy or energized. I've taken my dream off the back burner and am enjoying every moment as I see it unfolding each day. Pinch me. The sun seems to shine brighter, coffee is tastier and my garden is full. Every one in my immediat...