its gotten CRAZY!

Life has gotten CRAZY around the Hanamaikai home since the past post.

Mostly because mom has started school!

I am getting my Master's in Math Education, k-6.

I started on October 1st and since then I can hardly keep

my head on straight. I still don't know what I think about

getting an online degree. I am just such a hands on, interactive

learner, it is definitely enlightening as to my abilities as a learner.

We have had to make some adjustments around here so mom

can study a few hours during the day,

but also mom is just getting less sleep and

doing a few hours of school work

at night after the kids are in bed.

My R & R time is gone for the time being.

I used to love that time after the kids were

all in bed and I could sit down with a bowl

of ice cream and enjoy one of my favorite shows!

These late nights are kickin' my butt, I must say.

Staying up until 11:30 or later, just doesn't work

well when I SHOULD be up at 6:30 the next morning

(if I want any chance of getting in a work out b4 the craziness

of getting kids ready for school begins).

As part of WGU we commit to at least 20 hours a week,

and I am trying to stick somewhat close to that,

at least for the next 6-8 weeks.

My main goal is to finish my first course, which is

18 units. I am trying to get my teaching license current

again. It expired since I haven't taught for over 4 years.

And the quickest way to renew it is with college courses.

Once I get enough credits to get my license renewed,

I will slow things down a bit with schooling

and not feel so pressured to work so hard and so fast.

Amidst teaching Joy School, volunteering in my kids classes,

trying to figure out Halloween costume, think about

my baby turning 1 and just BE A MOM, I

am now a student again.

This is one WILD ride!!