Well, I have officially stepped foot for the last time in a classroom. Well, perhaps that might not be true, but I am no longer an MBA student at Aalto University at least.
I have been counting down the months, then weeks, then days, then literally counting down the hours until I finished this last course, number 20 in the program. It doesn't quite feel real yet. Maybe in May when our graduation is complete, I will officially feel like I have fully accomplished this awesome experience.
To my dear classmates who endured this program with me, I am eternally grateful for our laughs, sweat, hard work, and tears to accomplish this feat.
Signed,
Kim, MBA
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Working Woman
Well, the day has finally arrived where I change out of my pajamas and into real clothes. No more jogging pants for me! (well, except until about five seconds after I walk through the door at the end of the day....).
It seems quite surreal to say that I'm a working mom, but here we are! The timing couldn't have been more perfect - my last MBA class was on Saturday February 15 and then I began work the following Monday! In hindsight, it would have been nice to perhaps give myself a few more days off in between, but they wanted me to start as soon as possible.
I have lots of feelings about starting work. With the completion of my MBA, I truly believe that staying at home full-time after being done school would have made me go crazy. However, I miss the kids. And although it doesn't appear that they miss me very much (true story, actually), I know that Andrew is taking very good care of them, picking them up from school every night and getting their evenings prepared.
As I have only finished my first week of work, I believe the schedule will get more balanced and Andrew and I can figure out a schedule that works for both of us. That being said, he has done a great job being "a single dad" this past week as I worked an intense amount of hours.
Overall, the job is really great and the working environment is very inspiring. I have been welcomed into the office with open arms and it's a really wonderful group of people. I believe I will learn a lot, but also I will be able to teach and inspire as well, and jointly we can create something great.
With that, I say good night. Gotta get to the office tomorrow :)
Kim
It seems quite surreal to say that I'm a working mom, but here we are! The timing couldn't have been more perfect - my last MBA class was on Saturday February 15 and then I began work the following Monday! In hindsight, it would have been nice to perhaps give myself a few more days off in between, but they wanted me to start as soon as possible.
I have lots of feelings about starting work. With the completion of my MBA, I truly believe that staying at home full-time after being done school would have made me go crazy. However, I miss the kids. And although it doesn't appear that they miss me very much (true story, actually), I know that Andrew is taking very good care of them, picking them up from school every night and getting their evenings prepared.
As I have only finished my first week of work, I believe the schedule will get more balanced and Andrew and I can figure out a schedule that works for both of us. That being said, he has done a great job being "a single dad" this past week as I worked an intense amount of hours.
Overall, the job is really great and the working environment is very inspiring. I have been welcomed into the office with open arms and it's a really wonderful group of people. I believe I will learn a lot, but also I will be able to teach and inspire as well, and jointly we can create something great.
With that, I say good night. Gotta get to the office tomorrow :)
Kim
Monday, February 3, 2014
Maddy's Missing Tooth!
A very exciting, special day for Madison today, as she lost her first tooth!!!
It started wiggling on Saturday afternoon and I was surprised that it fell out less than 48 hours later. Of course, she's been playing with it nonstop so that likely sped up the process a little bit. She was very happy and very excited when I picked her up from school today. It rests under her pillow in the hopes of getting "a coin" in the morning, when she "will be rich".
A very happy day!
It started wiggling on Saturday afternoon and I was surprised that it fell out less than 48 hours later. Of course, she's been playing with it nonstop so that likely sped up the process a little bit. She was very happy and very excited when I picked her up from school today. It rests under her pillow in the hopes of getting "a coin" in the morning, when she "will be rich".
A very happy day!
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