I’d forgotten what it was like to date a student. Of course, the last time I dated a student, we were both single and without kids. We had full time jobs that required little to none of our gray matter. We had a bit of expendible income, and, seemingly, all the time in the world.
Well, I happen to be dating the same student. He is, however, married and has three kids. Our three kids. And married to me. Expendible income? Time? Jobs that didn’t require a brain? What was that all about? And how do we get that back?
As of this week, Bald Man is once again a college student. He has decided he’s had enough of the pension world, and wants to persue his passion, teaching. And so, 12 years after graduating with a finance and economics degree, he is going back for a degree in education. And he has to go to class. And study. And read. And do projects.
And, btw, did I mention he’s still working full-time? And being a husband and father? And other stuff?
But this isn’t his blog, it’s mine. And, so, how does this affect me? Well, it means I have to step up at home. Not that being a SAHM is ever easy in the first place, nor a homeschooling mom. But, the truth is, I’ve had it about as easy as it can be while being at home and teaching.
While working full-time, Bald Man still has his share of chores around the house. Not that I’d ever give him any, mostly just things that he’d prefer to do b/c I’m rather sucky at them. Pretty much anything that involves putting stuff away. (Clothes, dishes, kids.) I’m not so good at putting stuff away. Yes, even the kids. For several years, he’s been Bedtime Daddy. He’s just better at it than me. And I’m not kidding!!! Whereas it’ll take me 45 minutes to get them all ready and in bed, he’s got them done in 15—and has ready a story or two to boot!!!! Not sure how he accomplishes that.
All that help around here is probably going to be a thing of the past. With so much now on his plate, I need to be better about what’s on mine, including bedtime. I’m hoping he has them in a good enough routine with that that they can just guide me through it all. 
I am so glad that he is finally persuing his passion. He really is a great teacher, and I’m full of joy that he’ll be able to spend his days in ways that truly fill him up and that students will be able to be taught by a teacher who has a true passion for the subjects they’ll be learning.
Only one life, peeps. If you know what you want to do, start doing it now. Whatcha waitin’ for?
I love you more every time I read your blog.
I’m glad Rantz isn’t the only husband in the world who is married to someone who doesn’t put things away. All of my co-workers look at me like I’m crazy when I say that my chore around the house is loading the dishwasher.
As someone who requires assistance around the house, I’ve lived through the hubby going to school thing. It’s ROTTEN. I’m so glad it’s over. If you ever need someone to come over and put things away and put your kids to bed (which my hubby does, too), let me know, and I’ll send him right over. Then you and I can go out for ice cream or something.
Mrs. G:
Thanks. Sounds good to me. Does he fold clothes, too?
I do fold clothes and cook. Cleaning isn’t my strong point, but have been known to because no one else in the house does.
Wish Baldy and Min and myself would have all decided to do the class thing at the same time so we could have helped each other. As it is, one of us finishes and the next one starts.
If either of you need any service I can provide, please do call me!