A whole new world

I know I have briefed on the topic of Big Daddy finishing University this year. But today it was official.

Not many university graduands attend their convocation ceremony. As the wife in this scenario, I informed Big Daddy that I did five years for him, he can do this one thing for me.

As boring as the ceremony and the one lengthy speaker (who has scarred me for life I think with his utter boring-ness....dear God I hope he never stumbles upon my blog) it was all worth it to watch Big Daddy walk across the stage, have his name called and watch him be admitted into the college of commerce.

Afterwards while reminiscing my Mother in Law asked me how it felt and if I could believe that it had been five years. All I could come up with is that why is it so easy to look back and say "that wasn't so hard" whereas to look forward through the tunnel and seeing the hurdles and obstacles in the way is so much more difficult. I guess if something is a true success it than is something you can turn and look back and say "that wasn't so hard"... Because you have grown stronger, wiser and braver for doing it. If you can't turn back and say that... It wasn't worth the effort and nothing had been learned and the truest of lessons has been lost.

I guess over the last five years of trial and tribulations I have learned (even though I am not the one with the degree out of the deal) that no matter what may lay ahead as long as Big Daddy, the kids and I stick together we will make it through. As much as the piece of paper Big Daddy received today, it is just a small fabrical representation of the truths really learnt....and trust me, they are not ones learnt within the walls of the University of Saskatchewan.

However, above all that. Today was a celebration of Big Daddy and what he has set his mind on and the sacrifices he has made to try and make our family a better place/thing. We as his family, could not be more proud.

Today my chest swelled so much with pride I think it was larger than my pregnant belly... and that's pretty big.
It is one of those moments I really hope I never forget and I hope it is a memory that ever fades.

Congratulations Todd. It really is an accomplishment to be proud of. I knew you could do it!

Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of our lives. I can't wait to start that day with you.