Lessons from week one.

It's been almost a full  week since I started all three classes. I'm tired but feeling encouraged. Points to take note of:

-I haven't been to bed before midnight once this week, but if I'm being totally honest that's not very different than before I started school. The difference is how I'm spending my time when I stay up. 
-I finished all the assignments due for the week so that I can have a relaxing sabbath focusing on my family, and revitalizing my spirit. Hopefully recharging enough to do it all over again next week.
-Doing my Spanish assignments and understanding them are 2 different things.
-Most things are not "spelled out" for me. There is a lot to figure out on my own.
-My kids are going to need to practice their cooking skills more often. Glad I've taught them!
-Three nights away from home in a row is hard, I may have to give up some of my extras, like book club until this semester is over. Possibly longer.
-It's OK to take a day off if you are caught up. I didn't study a thing on Thursday and it was good to focus on family.
-I could let myself feel guilty about my cute 4 year old watching to much TV while I did biology homework, but I won't because guilt doesn't change anything. She and I will need to balance homework and regular life.
-Chocolate doesn't make the studying any easier. It just makes it feel less hard.