So about 4 years ago the kids got a dvd player. I had been telling J to get them one, but he wasn't convinced. Then one day (several days after getting my tonsils removed), he invited me to a party for the company he did business with. I couldn't really eat, but I wanted to get out so we went. I wasn't much of a date (too weak to enjoy myself, in too much pain to talk, and couldn't swallow real food yet). When I got there I found out they were giving things away. We came home with a water bottle, nice coat for John to use at work, and a portable dvd player. Let's just say we have enjoyed the dvd ever since. I would even say some have abused it (meaning C and H a little). C loves to plug it in an watch a show with popcorn (of course) at least a couple times a week. Well a couple of days ago while she was enjoying this favorite activity the plug started on fire. Luckily it tripped the circuit and didn't cause much damage, but the DVD is now toast (burnt toast). Good thing we gave H one a while back when C started abusing the other. Now we have to keep track of it so we have it for trips! PS No one was hurt in the burning of the DVD player.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
SND, PhD
So yesterday it became official - I can now put PhD at the end of my name! Lots of hard work, but the defense went well. Since then I have had a lot of attention (which is a little uncomfortable for me), and now I am back to work trying to make the final edits to my paper. As it turns out they aren't too bad and I had anticipated this as part of the process since I know my committee members very well by now.
The kids started calling me Dr. mom, but I asked them to stop. It just felt too weird and made it seem like being a Dr. came first over or is more important than being a mom (which I don't think is true at all).
Anyway, you might wonder if I feel different, excited, happy, etc. The best description is relaxed and content. Yep, 12+ years of higher ed (more like 13.5 for me) and I feel content. Guess I better get used to it since I am not getting another degree.
Thank you to all who sent kind messages yesterday and who continue to congratulate me!
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