Coming to a Close

So, I've been thinking a lot recently about
my quickly approaching college graduation.
(I graduate next April!)

I've thought about how the past 16 years
of my life have revolved around
school, education, studying, etc.

And as I am sure many have felt before (or maybe I'm just a nerd ;) ),
I am scared  of being done with school!

What am I going to do with myself?!
All that extra time.

Well, I know one thing is for sure.
I am definitely going to be spending a LOT
more time with this little cutie...

**You may recognize this picture from a previous post I made
when Kaiya turned 5 months old.**

Now, she'll be 10 MONTHS OLD TOMORROW!!!
(Oh my gosh!)

Anyways, I miss time with this sweet baby.
I am truly grateful for everyone who has helped watch
her while I'm at work or in class,
but I want to be the one at home with her.

I don't want to miss her first steps.
I don't want to miss the first time she says, "Mama" or "Dada."
I don't want her to wonder who will be babysitting her each day.

I want to be there.

I want to show her the world and teach her the things I know
and the things that really matter in life.

I want to be her role model.
But I also feel like there's so much I can learn from her.

And now that graduation is coming up,
I feel like I am getting closer to spending more
time with my sweet little Kaiya.

So, my formal education is coming to a close,
but another chapter of my life is beginning to open.
I plan on filling this new chapter with 
*more time with Kaiya,
*more time with Joshua,
*books I have been wanting to read,
*ongoing personal study and learning,
*new hobbies,
*new family members *wink wink*
*and much, much more.

Feeling SO excited for what the future holds! :)

~Anyone else feeling nervous, excited, uncertain, relieved about college graduation?

~Or, if you have already graduated from college, how did you deal with the stress of 

transitioning into the "real world?"