I was very fortunate to be able to finish my education before I got married and had kids. I didn't realize how fortunate until last night. This week, I'm taking a computer and network security class that will culminate in an exam which I need to pass to obtain my certificate. Yesterday, I needed to come home and study. However,
- Our oldest son was sick
- Our daughter needed tutoring in Chemistry
- I had to shop for food
- I needed to run two more errands that couldn't be postponed
- I had to make dinner for the family
- I had to walk the dogs
- All of the daily chores the kids normally do were left to me because of illness and homework
- My wife had to go to a fund-raiser for a mission in Central America
The class I'm taking isn't that big of a deal. I know about 70% of the material already so the instruction is just filling in the gaps. Still, it gave me a real wake-up call about those who try to take serious classes while parenting. If you're doing it, you've got my respect and admiration.
i don't know how you do it.
ReplyDeletei have a 1 year old and barely find enough time in the day to read your blog, let alone post on mine!
drozz, my kids are much older. Our youngest is 17. They're very self-sufficient, normally. A 1-year-old would wipe me out.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, my wife and I can't wait for grandchildren. I'd love to be wiped out by a 1-year-old!
And then give them back to mom and dad. :-)