The nerves and tension were running a bit high around here over the past couple of days as Nick continued to study day after day, hour after hour, trying to take advantage of every last minute possible to cram more knowledge into his head. Honestly, I don't know how his head hasn't just exploded at this point... there's so much in there! However, while he's starting to feel the pre-exam jitters, I personally know he's going to rock it out and am mostly just getting antsy to have my husband back in my life!
What? I'll see him more than a half hour in the mornings and evenings?!
What? He might actually talk about things unrelated to the STEP and medical diagnoses and jargon?! (okay, let's not get carried away here, but maybe not AS much!)
What? He'll actually get to participate in the fun and not have to miss out?!
What? The overtired, stressed guy will be replaced with a well rested, easy going hubby I know and love?!
Yes. I like the sound of ALL of that! Although, I must say that while I of course can't wait to have him back- at this point I am definitely MORE excited for HIM to finally be free, get to relax, and be able to get out and have fun! To be cooped up for as long as he has... I can't imagine. And he's been a great sport about it for the entire 7 weeks since we got home and his life has been consumed by studying. He deserves some fun in his life!
Today however, the nerves seem to be diminishing and he's ready to kick some major STEP booty! This morning we went to church, stopped by the Grotto, enjoyed a nice lunch, and now Nick is putting in a few hours studying and reviewing a few last minute crunch time details. Already in the oven is the lasagna he requested for dinner in order to carb load for the big battle tomorrow :)
Today he also bid goodbye to both his study spaces- both of which he won't mind NOT seeing for quite a loooooonggg time! Here's his jail cell in the library that he's been camping out in for the past 7 weeks- looks really comfortable, cozy, and just missing the padded walls...
The exam takes about 8 hours and to help him ace his test he will take:
- his jam-packed knowledge filled brain
- water
- a pb&j sandwich
- a couple chewy granola bars
- a banana
- applesauce
- HALF a roll of toilet paper- very important it isn't a full roll also (neurotic much?!)
To unwind after his exam, I have an assortment of obviously necessary goodies:
- Budlight
- Blue Moon
- Patronnnn on iceeee
- Car filled with gas to take him wherever his free heart desires!
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