Transitions

There have been some transitions going on lately in my life. My grandmother died a few weeks ago, and while not unexpected, there is the grief to deal with. I hate to see my mom grieving more than anything, because I know there is nothing I can do to fix it for her. I just have to let it take its course. But I wish I could do more than I am.

We have all been sick in recent weeks. My teenager had pneumonia, and then my other son and I had some bacterial yuck that took almost 4 weeks to get over. 

My younger son had minor surgery last week to treat ankyloglossia (tongue tie). He has been in speech therapy for 9 years, and we finally decided to treat his speech impediments (r's and l's) surgically. We learned something we didn't know...my son's tongue is attached almost all the way across. (Most people just have a thin tendon). So the surgery was more involved than we expected, as has been the residual pain. Fortunately we had opted to have the procedure during spring break, and he is doing pretty well now. His speech therapist was excited, and he can finally stick his tongue out! This is a big deal for an 11 year old.

I started school again today. As you may remember, I returned to college in 2009, after 20 years out of school. I took 8 classes last year and got straight A's (perfect marks). I was really proud of my ability to conquer this. I applied last year for a restricted entry program, for which I was accepted to begin fall 2010. There were 120 applicants and 32 spots, so I was excited and honored to be accepted. However, some changes in our financial situation made it impossible for me to begin the program and I had to withdraw.

I took fall and winter terms off school, but have been able to return this term. I have reapplied for the same program for fall 2011 entry, and have met with the director. She assures me my chances are good, and I am hopeful. However, if the competition is anything like last year, I won't count my chickens before they hatch. I have an academic plan B, but I really hope not to use it. 

This term I have a writing class (research), a sociology class, and a psychology class. I had my first classes today, and I think it's going to be a good term. I'm really happy not to have any math or science classes! 

So that's what's going on with me. What's new with you?