Isn’t it interesting how we are not as afraid of familiar experiences as we are of new ones? As I embark on my second year of law school, I am reminded that although I have been down this road once before, I should not discount the road I have ahead. Not only do I now have classes, I also have student organizations, journal, projects, and an internship. I am so familiar with school now, I have convinced myself I can pile on additional activities. As I write this, I should be reading for a class, or preparing for an event. This won’t happen however because my lovely oh so wonderful husband has decided to remodel my son and nephew’s bedroom (this should be interesting).
Another interesting addition is that I will gain a teenager on this Wednesday. My 15 year old sister-in-law after many years is coming to the U.S. We won the teenager occupant lottery. I am both excited and a little scared. I know what I was like as a teenager, and it wasn’t pretty. Hubby is convinced she will be different because she is coming from Jamaica, and she had a different upbringing. I am laughing as I write this, because he really has no idea. The teenage girl is a species unknown to even the older version (grown woman). They pout, whine, yell, are emotional, yell, act out, and yell.
Lastly, we are getting my daughter a dog (yes-I am absolutely a glutton for punishment). She has begged so much, that when we said she could get one for her birthday last year, I think we believed her birthday would never come. I shake my head at our blind stupidity. What on God’s green earth will we do with a dog, 3 kids, 3 adults, and a teenager. Not to mention one of the adults has chosen to spend 15 hours of her day outside of the house (I am thinking that is a smart move). If by some chance I survive the next few weeks, I will definitely give you a rundown. In the meantime, I have a date with Constitutional Law. Wish me luck and hopefully there will not be too much yelling!!
Mom. Wife. Lawyer. 