The Ceremony - Update

The ceremony went well and in the end the weather was great, but they had already set up everything inside (since it had been raining for like four days and everything outside was soaked anyway). Afterwards, Mary took us all out for a late lunch, and that was fun too. The kids were angels throughout the whole day (and they looked very puzzled, but at least not spooked, but all those people, and their papà, in black gowns and funny hats). It felt really good to participate in the graduation ceremony, even though I know I'm not completely done. I can't even imagine how it will feel when I am really done. I started school in the US in 1998. It's been a long time since the last time I didn't have to worry about some homework, or test, or upcoming project, even just on a subconscious level. But it's all coming to an end now. I think I'll be done within a couple months. And then we'll have to celebrate my freedom from school. And both Ray and I will be able to put this all behind us, for good. Won't we darling?