A proud mama

A special day for our family:  Our son, John, has graduated!

Here we are, celebrating another milestone in our son's life . . .

 Mama standing in the back, thinking that husband is NOT going to photograph her . . .

Miami University tradition decrees that if you step on the school seal you will fail your next exam.  So, here we are . . .

He couldn't wait to get rid of the cap!

We couldn't be prouder!

And, as all good parents have done many times before, we returned home with our backseat filled with our child's "stuff" as he gets ready to move back in for a little bit while he looks for a job.  I look forward to seeing a new chapter in my son's life as he begins to practice adulthood.

Work Life Balance: It's mostly work for now

I have gotten a promotion at work, and have moved to a new role and a new location within the company. Here I am, with both, my old and new bosses, and all our spouses, celebrating the new journey!  The moment is bittersweet, I'm going to miss my wonderful old boss . . .

My new official photo for the announcement . . .

I've also decided to go back and finish my Master's degree . . .  It's going to take me a long while, since I'll be going to school part-time only.  I'll probably be ready for retirement by the time I finish . . .

I was also selected to participate in this year's leadership development program for high-potential employees. The company is sending me to Atlanta in a couple of weeks for the kick-off.  

It's all work work work for the next while, but I'm very excited.  The head of my new department is a true leader, with a huge vision, and unimpeachable integrity, and my new direct boss is bringing a lot of ideas and energy to our team.  It's going to be a fabulous ride!

After becoming an empty nester, I'm finally catching my second wind!  Wish me luck.