The waiting game...

After many hours of prayer and serious consideration, I've decided to go back to school part-time. It will be online classes, seeing how I don't have the opportunity to take the kids to class with me ;o)
I'm going to start out slow, only take one class this summer, and MAYBE 2 this fall... but probably just 1 so I can ease myself back into it.
I got my transcript from Rose (EEEK!!! In my defense, I was fresh out of high school and had 0 desire to be there.) Sorry Mom & Dad! At least I got my English Comp I credit out of the way.... right? ;o)

So I went to visit Missouri Western State University a couple of days ago. I'm so excited to get started... I submitted my application for admission online this morning, and faxed in another transcript request to Rose, because it has to be the official, sealed transcript for them to accept it. I should know in about 2 weeks whether I'll be accepted or not. The advisor told me the other day I shouldn't have any problem since I'm re-entering as an adult, and it's been 10 years since I've graduated. I guess the older you get, the easier it is to get into school. Something about age bringing on wisdom...

So now I sit and wait. I hope I get into MWSU. It's right by our house and would be so convenient if I did need to go on campus for anything. If I do not get accepted, I'll probably just go through Rose again and pay the out-of-state tuition... it's not too far off what I'm paying for the big university!

Any prayers would be greatly appreciated! I'm so excited for this next chapter of my life... but it also brings on a bit of anxiety as well.

Because I'm the mom, that's why!!

This morning I was doing my usual routine of getting the kids ready, getting myself ready, trying to get out the door on time to get Janie to school. As I was shoo-ing the kids out of the bathroom (for the 3rd time during my shower) something came to mind: "BECAUSE I'M THE MOM".

This saying has always haunted me. I hated when my mom's answer for EVERYTHING was "Because I'm the mom! That's why!" Yet, I find myself saying it to my kids all the time.
"Why do I have to pick up Jordyn's mess?!" "Because I said so, and I"M THE MOM!"
"Why do you get to stay up past bedtime?" "Because I'M THE MOM!"
"Why do you always get to do whatever you want?" "Because I'M THE MOM!"

I think you get the point... pretty much, my kids ask me a question that has no real answer, so my answer is "Because I'M THE MOM". It's like a right of passage... that was my mom's answer for everything, and now, Because I'M THE MOM, I get to say it too!!

So as I'm combing my hair, and Jaclynn comes in, yet again, because she spilled her milk, I wonder.... Why can't I get ready without being interrupted 5 times in 7 minutes? Why can't I use the restroom in private? Why can't I take a full shower without having to get out before I've thoroughly rinsed my hair? Why can't I pick my clothes out without the humiliation of my kids walking in before I'm dressed? Guess why?! BECAUSE I'M THE MOM!!!

Now that saying has come back to haunt me once again... I have no privacy, everyone's needs are to be met before mine.... BECAUSE I'M THE MOM!

I love being the mom, but I can't wait until I can tell my kids, "BECAUSE YOU'RE THE MOM!"