Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for. The day Austin starts his long journey to becoming a doctor. The day we thought would never come a few years ago.
There is no turning back. From this point forward I give up part of my marriage to the other woman that is medicine. It’s scary, knowing our lifestyle, our time together, and our schedule is about to dramatically and permanently change. But it’s also exciting and wonderful because I know this is what Austin was meant to do and has worked so hard to do it.
This morning we woke up to a small but mighty cry in the other room around 5:30am. He was in our bed by 6; happy, smiling, and milk drunk. I couldn’t help but feel the electricity in the air. Change was here whether we wanted it or not. After we all snuggled for a while, Austin was up, getting ready, and out the door by 7:20.
After he left, I looked around and decided there was nothing else to do but face the day…after more time in bed.
The next chapter begins.
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That breakfast looks delicious.
That baby looks delicious.
The to-do list does not.
Sweet backpack.
This made Mom/Grandma get a bit teary.
I took a picture of dave this morning too. Here goes!
I share your pain Kate! I know doctoral school is not med school – but it’s four gruesome years of money, time, and freedom and after two long years of grad school making it six total years – we (mostly me) are so over it! but you can do it – there is something liberating when you know the journey has finally started!
Thanks Kristy!
It is going to be just fine. You have lots of support.
He looks so cute all snuggled up in bed!
Hope first day of school went well!
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