Optimistic Sunshine
That's what my new blog template is called. I thought it sounded like my new outlook on things. I have made the decision to go back to college and finish my Associate Degree in Business Management. I am really excited, but at the same time I am really nervous. Most of you that know me know that I don't handle change well, but I cannot let this opportunity pass me by. Dalen and I made a trip to the college yesterday. Yes, it was quite interesting having a 5 month old on a college campus. I got some "looks", but oh well. I submitted all of my paperwork and I've registered for two online classes for Spring Quarter. I'm taking Principles of Macroeconomics and Marketing I. The professor for macro is one that Travis had last summer, which, he says, was his toughest class so far. So it will definitely be hard. Right now I'm just waiting on letters from the school giving me my student e-mail and such. It will be a few weeks before I get notification on what classes that I've had will transfer. Classes start March 30th, so wish me luck!
Travis is also taking 4 classes again in the Spring. After that he will only have 3 classes left to finish his degree. We are hoping that they will all be available over the summer.
On another note, Dalen and I got to have lunch our friends Anna and Owen. Dalen and Owen are the same age, only 3 days apart. They didn't seem to pay too much attention to one another today, but I'm sure that when they get older they will be good friends. Plus it was really nice to get to spend time with my good friend, Anna. We should get together more often.
College, here I come!...............
Travis will love this for Dalen!
You can listen to them here.
Thanks for telling me about these albums Anna!
I'm confused about this decision
I have been thinking very seriously about going back to college to finish my degree. Not full time, but taking a class or two at a time that way I could to my homework while Dalen is napping and after he goes to bed at night. Until he gets alittle older I would take classes offered online that way I would still be home with Dalen. And when there is a class that I would have to go to campus for later on, there is an on-campus daycare available. I have made the decision to stay at home with Dalen and I want to be there for him anytime he needs me. Would this take away from that? Is it realistic to think that I can do this? One reason I'm thinking about doing this is to finish what I started and make that accomplishment. And if I decide to work later on when Dalen is in school then I would be able to use my degree. It has bothered me for a long long time that I didn't finish school..that I QUIT. So if I finish I wouldn't be able to say to myself anymore that I am a quitter. Am I being completely unreasonable here? I have done most of the paperwork that I need to do without paying for anything yet that way I can think alittle bit more about this without having so much work to do later when classes are about to start. I have made the decision though that if I do go back I will be transferring from Rio Grande to WSCC. I think that is best for many reasons, number one being it's a good school, number two it would be a fresh start for me. I have alot of thinking to do. Travis is supporting my decision either way he says. But I think that he really wants me to finish, which I want that too. But what my hang up is..is this the best time, do I want more debt (not really)? Another thing I'm worried about is Travis has a 4.0 and is almost finished, I could not begin to compete with that....yes I am a competitive person....but I don't want to be held up to standards that I can't meet by other people, namely my family. I know that Travis wouldn't care if I brought home an F as long as I tried my best. I know that I could do it if I put my mind to it. I might be a terrible grouch, which I have been lately anyways, but I could do it.
I have been thinking very seriously about going back to college to finish my degree. Not full time, but taking a class or two at a time that way I could to my homework while Dalen is napping and after he goes to bed at night. Until he gets alittle older I would take classes offered online that way I would still be home with Dalen. And when there is a class that I would have to go to campus for later on, there is an on-campus daycare available. I have made the decision to stay at home with Dalen and I want to be there for him anytime he needs me. Would this take away from that? Is it realistic to think that I can do this? One reason I'm thinking about doing this is to finish what I started and make that accomplishment. And if I decide to work later on when Dalen is in school then I would be able to use my degree. It has bothered me for a long long time that I didn't finish school..that I QUIT. So if I finish I wouldn't be able to say to myself anymore that I am a quitter. Am I being completely unreasonable here? I have done most of the paperwork that I need to do without paying for anything yet that way I can think alittle bit more about this without having so much work to do later when classes are about to start. I have made the decision though that if I do go back I will be transferring from Rio Grande to WSCC. I think that is best for many reasons, number one being it's a good school, number two it would be a fresh start for me. I have alot of thinking to do. Travis is supporting my decision either way he says. But I think that he really wants me to finish, which I want that too. But what my hang up is..is this the best time, do I want more debt (not really)? Another thing I'm worried about is Travis has a 4.0 and is almost finished, I could not begin to compete with that....yes I am a competitive person....but I don't want to be held up to standards that I can't meet by other people, namely my family. I know that Travis wouldn't care if I brought home an F as long as I tried my best. I know that I could do it if I put my mind to it. I might be a terrible grouch, which I have been lately anyways, but I could do it.
Dalen's Favorite Things
Lately we have been exploring new things. Since we've been getting into a good routine we've been figuring out some of the things that Dalen likes.
He loves oatmeal cereal. And he loves sweet potatoes too. (We haven't tried any other vegetables yet.)
Lately we have been exploring new things. Since we've been getting into a good routine we've been figuring out some of the things that Dalen likes.
Jack's Big Music Show on the Noggin Channel
We read this to him every night before bed.
He loves this book because it tells him that Momma loves him no matter what.
God knows all about him, "from his fingers to his toes, from his belly to his nose."
He loves the bright colors and pictures, plus Momma reads it to him in funny voices. 
He loves the rhymes in this one.
He really loves books. He tries to hold them when I'm reading to him and tries to turn that pages. Sometimes he will slap the characters or point to one. He loves this book because it tells him that Momma loves him no matter what. God knows all about him, "from his fingers to his toes, from his belly to his nose."He loves the bright colors and pictures, plus Momma reads it to him in funny voices. He loves the rhymes in this one.He loves his swing.
He loves oatmeal cereal. And he loves sweet potatoes too. (We haven't tried any other vegetables yet.)
Our favorite thing is Dalen :-)
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