Friday, September 14, 2007 - Would it be too crazy?? |
My sweet husband is mere weeks away from graduation. We are getting rather excited, although the excitement is tempered with a little anxiety. He still has 3 essays and then exams -- he'll do fine, he's brilliant -- but he feels the pressure of the past three years of studies and struggles coming to a head now, knowing that all of it could be rendered useless by failing at this late stage . Never going to happen, ever, but the stress is there anyway.
Along with that stress is the promise (threat ?!?) of things to come. He needs some kind of ministry, whether that be as a Pastor, or a Chaplain, or whatever. His need to minister to people is as much a part of him as my need to create things is a part of me.
Which brings me to my question. Would it be too crazy for me, with 4.25 children under the age of six, to consider pursuing a degree of my own? Or at least continuing my education in some form? I feel the need to add here that DH is willing to work part time, and care for the children and home part time. I am only willing to go to school part time. So, with a little schedule-juggling, we should be able to work things out time-wise. Financially, this should not pose much of a problem, either (although I won't go into details there, I just won't  ). And that my interest is in learning, and not attaining a certificate or some other piece of paper. That means that if I have to stop for some reason, my life will not fall apart. I will have achieved my goal of learning more about some of the things that I am passionate about.
On the other hand, my children are homeschooled. My husband is willing to take part in, or take over, this endeavor as well, but perhaps there are obstacles there of which I am not aware? If someone was willing to point them out, I would be grateful.
One final note. Our family's stance on roles in the home may differ from the views of some readers. While DH and I both believe that our children should be raised in our home as much as is possible (as opposed to daycare, etc.), we don't believe that specific responsibilities (for example, care of the home, bread-winning) necessarily fall, as a rule, on either gender. That's not really going to come into our considerations at all.
Thanks in advance for anyone brave enough to reply. :-) |
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Friday, September 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
 Posted by morningsunshine |
| yeah - I would say too crazy right now. just my opinion, but 4 children under 6 - they need you, all of you. and some universities have free online classes that you can take - you do not get a degree, but you can follow the syllabi and learn it yourself. and that could satisfy your desire to learn without ever leaving your babies. |
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Friday, September 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
 Posted by naughtydebbers |
Thanks, morningsunshine. :-)
My kids would have the benefit of extra time with their Dad...I think he'd gain from it, too. And I feel like I'd be better for it, having some regular time out. But, I will ponder on your advice. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! :-) |
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Friday, September 14, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
 Posted by Mammam |
| I know you have been wanting to do this for a long time, and it would help you in many ways. I agree that your dc need you, but I also see the point that if your dh is able to care for them for a few hours per week so you can study, it may be a very fulfilling thing for you to do. I also think you might want to consider the online university courses--there are quite a few and can be taken one unit or couse at a time. If your dc can keep an eye on things or whatever while you shut yourself in the study for a few hours per week, it might work out well and not require a lot of transportation either! I'll be glad to help research the options, if you would like some help! You can "try it on", so to speak, and see how it fits... |
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Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by naughtydebbers |
The thing with correspondence courses and the like is that what I want to do is pretty hands-on. I want to study textiles, which would have a strong practical leaning. I don't think many places would offer that as an online or correspondence course.
I was awake eeeearly in the morning thinking it over (yay for pregnancy sleep weirdness). In the grand scheme, looking back on this time, I think this would be the worst time for me to go to college. I have (almost) five babies in their babiest stages. However I think that I NEED to do SOMETHING. More consideration and prayerful thought is needed. Definitely. Watch this space. :-) |
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Sunday, September 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| If you really want to and it is possible, take the plunge. It will work out one way or another, but you'll be very busy and tired! |
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Sunday, September 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
| Possible? Yes. Crazy? Maybe, but if anyone can do it, its you! Honestly, if it helps you to feel more fulfilled and gives you a break from the day-to-day tasks of cooking / cleaning / child-rearing etc then it is definitely woth exploring, especially if dh is happy to help out. After all, a happy Mama makes a happy family. You could always try it out and see how it goes; after all, it's not set in stone once you start. I think that if I had not already spent four years earning a degree I might be feeling similar urges, and in fact I would still love to study something fun, like art history or a language or something, just for me. Maybe one day I will. Anyway, I say go for it. Love you, Han |
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