Tuesday afternoon I completed the final exam for my bomdiggity course on terrorism. Two & a half hours of free-hand writing. I feel like Christian watching his burden fall off at the foot of the cross. Most of the courses I’ve taken since we’ve been married have been fulfilling and interesting. While I definitely learned a lot in this course, there were so many technical frustrations and correspondence problems with the professor. I wish I could get more than three credits for all the work I put into this particular course with its books of reading, eight 6-page papers, and two comprehensive exams–all free-hand writing. I’m now just about done with my degree. I have just two more courses left. I’m thankful for my patient husband who’s put up with the extra stress of my studies.

I have such a loving husband who thoroughly spoils me–but hopefully I’m not spoiled rotten.  Tonight we will be our third Valentine’s dinner date at a cute little Italian restaurant in El Cajon. Two years ago today, I made David a card letting him know that we were expecting little Baby number two–Chalice. I carefully built up to the news in my note, but David read the bottom line first, changing the climactic conclusion.

Today is a quiet and rainy day. Joel is with his Grammy Chism, so I plan to take Chalice out for a little outing after running errands. I’m enjoying a breather between courses and thought I’d do something besides studying for a nice change of pace.