I am out of sorts today. Today Dr. Corny begins his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Systems courses. He will be gone until late Sunday evening. This is the first time we have been apart for this long since we got married.
I better get used to this because he will be doing this 4 times a year for many years. At least 2 years for sure for all the courses to be completed. Then the dissertation process will begin.
Things are going to be stressful to say the least until we can fall into a family routine that works for all of us. Dr. Corny works full time, will come home and immediately go to his home office to work on his studies, which means I will be responsible for most of everything around here. Trying to keep the little ones entertained so he can study will be challenging to say the least, while also helping him out when I am able.
I am so proud of this man. Really I am. To me he is amazing. He is also one of the smartest people I know. He has a Masters in Nuclear Engineering, Masters in Information Systems (he earned his Masters with Honors) and now he is beginning his life long dream, to earn a Ph.D. All of this while working full time and family. He never gives up, he is always looking forward and he always wants to better himself. If I had a thumbnail portion of his brain, I would be pretty damn smart.
So I am here by myself for 5 days with the little ones. This should be very interesting. I plan on doing some deep deep spring cleaning while he is gone. Since he is not here, I can clean when I want, like at 3 am if I want to.
I have comments that need replied to, and even an award that was given to me by a dear blogging buddy. I will get to all that later tonight. Now I can type at night because he wont be here, and my typing wont wake him up 
March 4th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Congrats, good for you.
it won’t be too difficult if you help keep him organized.
I did my doctorate in less than 24 months, independantly at Regents College. but then again I did my dua; masters in computer sci, and intl’ bnking and finance in 36 months at msu. hard work but very rewarding indeed.
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March 5th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Dr. Corny is a good man. And you are a wonderful wife. I am proud of both of you and so happy for you all. Insha Allah things will go well and the time will pass quickly. My husband is on much the same schedule. Works long hours and then gone Thursday til Sunday evening. Insha Allah, the reward awaits us all. I miss you on TEA. Hope you get a chance to post there regularly! Love ya Bug!
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March 5th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
You are just trying to get out of EC dropping, aren’t you?!! lol..
Seriously though, what do you mean a thumbnail of his brain? – I think this is a pretty amazing blog, from being the most wonderfully designed on Entrecard to kicking content. That is why I keep coming back!!
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March 5th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Spicy this is just marvelous. What a guy you have there. No wonder you are so proud. I am sure he will make it with your help.
Oh dear an entire week by yourself with all the kids. Wow I am glad my days are over on that front. But, we will try to keep you company!!
Jackie:-)
March 5th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
RE, wow you have accomplished a lot! Way to go girl, and I do listen to your bad girls radio.
Eva, thank you…I will try to most more often on tea. Sigh..so much to do, and the time just flys by each day.
Denford, I would never try to get out of EC dropping, haha I like it too much. Look at your thumb nail, see how small it is, well if I even had that much of his brain I would be a genius, that is what I mean.
Shinade, it’s going to be a long hard road. I went thru this with him on his last masters, Ph.D is a whole new ball game. He will no doubt be a missing father and husband for long periods of time, but I stand by him, some how we will make it.
March 6th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Well first of hats off to you! From one mother to another it is not easy to be the sole person responsible the kids! It is tiring and especially when you do not get many breaks! Second hats off to you again for allowing your man to go after his dream! To many woman would not allow this I think it is wonderful of you! And hope your time apart goes quickly!
Wishing you the very best
Angie
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