Back to School.

Well it's official, I'm now a student with the University of Phoenix. What was I thinking?! I start my classes next week, the exact same date we go on vacation, who planned that? I'm not thrilled about the timing but it seems there will always be a reason not to start.

This is what's in my head, warning it can be scary at times. Anyhow, of course I'll go back to work when the kids hit kinder, so I need a plan. The airline industry isn't family friendly, although I miss it a lot at times. I always have to start at the bottom of the totem pole each time we move, and that part of being a military wife sucks. So that means I would be going back to working the weekends and holidays. That just doesn't fly in my book. I want to be with my kids on weekends and holidays. Sooooo, I thought I'd give the education system a try. I'm not ready to full up commit to being a teacher but I'll start with being a Teacher's Assistant or something along the education system line, don't really know until I get there. But anyhow, since I didn't finish college nearly 20yrs ago I figured I'd start with the 2yr Associates. Baby steps is my plan. I know me, if I plan too much then I never finish. I decided to go with the Paraprofessional in Education. I'm pretty lucky though, 19 of my previous credits do transfer into my new program, saving a lot of money. Now if the Gov't would reinstate their MyCAA spousal tuition program sooner rather than later, that would help save more $$. Having to buy a house this spring is putting a big crunch on the finances, ouch.

So that's the plan for now, 2 classes at a time should be manageable with these two little rugrats running around me. I'm looking forward to getting them into Mother's Day Out program or Pre-K. That's research I need to get into soon just in case there is a waiting list. I'm just waiting for official paperwork saying we're actually moving and moving to Vegas.

PS. about the schooling thing, Yes, I know, there are certificates that are obtainable in this area for a lot less $$. I don't want another certificate on the resume, I want a degree.