WHEW. . . .another semester under my belt! What a great feeling to wake up this morning and not have the pressure of college courses to deal with. I finished my last exam yesterday. It was extremely tough and, I dare say that, if I pass it will be a miracle. Den and I went over every point that I could possibly get, even a few extra credit points, and I wasn't at all pleased with the outcome. I told Den that its hard to let it go because I hate it when something "beats me" (competitiveness at its finest). What a sweet husband I have; he has helped me, with the class, all semester and said that my prof taught this class at a graduate level. He should know he does have his masters. Whats wrong with these people? Why would they rather see students fail than succeed? If there is anything, at all, driving me to complete my education it is just that, to see students "get it" and "succeed". Well, its over and now I am waiting for the final grades to be posted. A good friend of mine told me to not stress over the final grades because when you get a job its not the grades they look at but the degree. Ok tell my OCD brain that! What's done is done....... and now onto enjoying spring and summer!!!

Today my kids have no school! Thanks, in part, to "take your child to work day". Our school system has been promoting this the past few years, and since so many kids participate, they cancelled school due to low numbers. YEAH for us! I am sure that some do go to work with their parent but most, like me, let their kids stay home. I can ususally justify it because:

1. home is my place of work
2. my kids are willing to help me do whatever
3. with all of us pulling together the workload is minimal
4. minimal work = free day for them

Its a win-win situation for all of us! and honestly I LOVE having my kids home. We started counting down the days for summer break right after spring break! I know most people can't wait for school to start and dread the end of the year but not me! I want my kids back and it takes several weeks for them to acclimate themselves back into life and family.

So without further ado. . . . .I am outta here and gonna enjoy my kids and this beautiful spring day!