All's Quiet on the Internet Front

I know I've been pretty lax about posting lately, but things are going to get a lot quieter the next two months.

Keenan and I have been having some serious talks lately about our future lately. As Ari nears kindergarten age (ok...it's still 3 years away, but it's getting closer) we have some big decisions to make. The school we are zoned for is not good and we have various options to get him in a better place. Each option has it's pros and cons and after reviewing all that, we've started leaning towards one over the others. I'm not quite ready to put our choice out there, but let's just say some wheels are already in motion towards this option.

While our children's education has been the driving force for these talks, we've naturally been led down the road of what we each want to do with our futures. Keenan has been thinking about getting a PhD in Computer Engineering and I know I'd like to get back to work at some point. In order for all of this to happen I need to take and pass the Professional Engineers Licensing exam. Ugh.

I applied for the exam in 2008 and took the 8 hour test that April. I didn't pass and I missed it by this much. Once you apply, you have 4 consecutive sittings to take the exam without re-applying. That means this October is my last chance on this application. It was a tough decision - only 2 months to study, paying out of pocket for the exam and study materials, studying with 2 little ones, etc. - but in the end I really felt I was being led to take the test this October.

So there it is. I registered on Friday and paid the non-refundable fee so there's no looking back now. I've typed out a rigorous daily schedule to fit in studying any chance I get. I've also received an offer from a friend to watch the kids an hour a week and Keenan's offered to put the kids to bed by himself one night a week while I go off to a coffee shop after dinner.

I'm going to seriously limit my internet time where I seem to get sucked in without realizing it. At first I thought I'd cut it off completely, but I know that's not feasible. Ari's birthday's coming up and I'll have to put a post up for that!

I debated announcing that I will be taking the test. I really don't want to have to share with all of you the bad news should I fail again. On the other hand, maybe all those extra thoughts, prayers and encouragement will be just what I need this time around.

Wish me luck and if you think about it, say a little prayer for me on October 23rd!