Back to School...

Bless my husband's heart because last night I went back to school. Most of you know that I am in school for Counseling Education and I am currently in my second year. Since Trenton was born I have been in class on Saturday every other week. Now I have started classes on Tuesday and Wednesday night. So, this week Wes has Trenton Tuesday, Wednesday night by himself and then all day Saturday. Most of you know this is not a HUGE feat since Trenton does go to sleep by 7:30 every night, but it isn't as simple as it looks. Wes works LONG days and then comes home to bathe Trenton, wash bottles, pick up the house and if there is ANYTHING in the pantry, cook dinner.

I say all this because I am still learning, like any new Mom, how to balance it all. Last night I was talking to my Mom and I realized that I do not have ANY idea how to balance it. So, I work every day from 8:30-4:30 (estimated) and then I get Trenton (on nights I do not have class). Wes comes home anywhere from 5-6 and then we share Trenton duties. Eventually, we eat and then when Trenton goes to bed I do homework. I am not sure when Wes and I talk. Last night we talked for a while as I scarfed down my first meal of the day, but by the time we get home there is NO energy left to talk. Now, I know this seems like a problem area and it is, but I am still trying to figure out what to drop. Do I drop school? Well, I have already decided to slow down my classes and delay graduating by a year (at least!) Do I stop doing homework? Well, that would be lovely but not an option since I would like to graduate with passing grades. So, I am stuck. The only great thing is that my classes are only 8 weeks. I say ONLY, but in the 8 weeks there is enough work to make you ready to scream.

The classes I am currently in are not terrible and the professor is wonderful about organization, but since it is a Master's Program it is starting to get repetitive. I understand there is a lot to learn, but I am truly not sure how I am going to get it all done. I mean, you do it because you have to, but is there any other way???

Last night in class (4 hours long) we talked about stress and recognizing burnout. Well, I know I am stressed, I feel it in my shoulders, but how do you manage it? I am not sure. Not to mention once I get used to Trenton's current routine he will decide to enter another stage of development and we will be on to a new one. It is amazing to watch him grow and develop a personality and I am so excited to get to be a Mom.

So, my blog today is reflective of my mood and exhaustion. I do have to thank my husband for doing all he does. I am still learning to let go and realize that the shirts don't have to be folded a certain way; however, please do separate my sweaters from all the other laundry...fuzzies are annoying! :) Wes and I are spending his birthday (march 16th) together, just the 2 of us. I took off work and we will celebrate since that evening I have class and he will be alone! :(

Hopefully tomorrow I will have a more exciting blog. I do apologize for the lack of humor and sarcasm. If anybody knows how to manage it all, comments are welcome!