Going Back to School!

So, it's been on my mind for a while. Actually on and off my mind. But I have made my decision.

I'M GOING BACK TO SCHOOL!

My School
I kind of miss that place

I love, love, love my job as a preschool teacher, but it occurred to me, that if my husband and I ever have any hopes of retiring, I need to make a career change. So, I've decided to go back to school and finish my Associate in Arts degree and then get my K-8 teaching license.

Before Big A was born, I was in school and working full time. Knowing my baby was coming in the fall, I decided to take only one class that semester. He was born late in September, so I finished that class and decided to take the next semester off so I could enjoy my new little baby. I had plans on going back in the summer (oh, how I loved summer classes! ...for real!).

Well, that semester off turned in to a five year semester, so here I am, five years years later- two credits away from my AA. Dang it!

Actually, I was looking in to it, and the college I went to changed their requirements since I last went. Back in 2007, they required 68 credits to graduate (I have 66) and now they require only 60. So, it's possible I may be able to get my degree. Woot!

After I get that degree, there's a program that I want to enroll in that will get my my K-8 license. It's going to take me about three years, which will be perfect, because that will put me at finishing right around the time Little A goes to kindergarten. That's perfect, because by then we won't need the daycare benefit that I get now, which is vital. If I didn't have that, I wouldn't be able to work.

So, anyways. I have an appointment with an adviser at my school in about 2 hours. Hopefully, I will get the answers to my questions there and find out where I go next. I'm super nervous and very excited!