Lesson Learned....

Since Im bored out of my mind today I thought I would do a little blogging.. :)

Lately I have been reminded of the fact that life just isnt fair.. Bottom line..

Nothing you do changes that one simple fact.. Life isnt fair.. Sometimes things happen to us we deserve and dont deserve.. Sometimes the decisions we have made in the past make the present.. Sometimes oppurtunities just land in our lap.. Sometimes they dont.. Ive been reminded of this alot lately and it really has me thinking & figuring out changes that maybe I need to make..

I want the decisions I make and the things I do every day to effect my life in a positive way.. So I need to remember to think before I speak & react.. Harder said than done.. ;-)

Ive been told my whole life that if you want something you have to work for it.. And nothing comes easy.. The things in life that matter take work.. Sometimes... I find myself wishing this was easier or that was easier or why cant someone just do it for me.. Doesnt work that way..

Example.. When I moved in with Gabe his house was a disaster... He had not been living in his house for months and when he finally was able to move back in it was a wreck to say they least.. I think at the time there were parts of our house that had never been cleaned... Talk about gross.. So... We rolled up our sleeves and over the last year we have busted our butts to clean our house properly, we have painted all the rooms, re-decorated, and made alot of improvements... I love our home and it makes me feel good to know we worked hard on it... Was it easy? No.. Did we always have the money for the current project? Uhh definitely No.. But we saved, budgeted and it paid off...

Im not one to be jealous of people but sometimes it gets to me when I see people that in my opinion dont deserve something and still its just handed to them.. The 3 year old in me comes out and I want to stomp my foot and throw a fit... Why?? I dont know.. Its just a waste of energy..

Its time I roll up my sleeves with the rest of my life and just take care of business. It does no good to be jealous when a friend, sibling, family member, co-worker or anyone gets something you want or is able to go do something you would love to do..

Work hard and good things will come... I am learning that lesson.. Slowly but surely..

Money Money Money.....

So... Why is it always so hard to get ahead.. Why cant money just grow on trees!!

Seems like lately every time I think Im going to get just a little bit ahead something comes up.. ALWAYS!! Why are financial holes so hard to get out of.. School loans are not fun.. AT ALL!! Insurance payments, house bills, and credit cards are rough on the bank account...

Ive been doing so good the last couple years making payments on stuff and always paying stuff on time but sometimes it just seems like there is never light at the end of the tunnel..

Now it is my fault that I chose a career path that wont make me a millionaire.. I am definitely not complaining though.. Not everyone can look forward to going to work each day and leaving work just about every day with a smile on your face! I do..

I know there are so many more important things in life besides having a gazillion dollars in the bank.. Lately though the burden of monthly bills is just eating at me..

So.. If anyone out there just wants to help me out and plant a money tree in my yard id be grateful.. ;-) Or if anyone has suggestions and advice on how to get things paid off quicker please share.. I did get a great website today that im soaking up all I can from.. Dave Ramsey.. He has alot of great tips.. :-)

Hard Lessons

Why are  some lessons harder to learn than others??

I often catch myself lately trying to fix problems that just can not be fixed.. Sometimes I guess you just have to be ok with the fact that you have tried your best whether it fixes the problem or not.. I have also learned that you just can not please everyone and again even if you really try your best there are going to just be some people that find the negative in every situation no matter what.. Can you say Debbie Downer?!!

This has been a trying week at work for me.. I dont complain about my job but once every blue moon.. So you better believe the moon will be blue tonight.. :-) If you know anything about me.. You know I love love love kids... Hands down they are the best part of my day! However.. Working with these special little creatures can get to you sometimes.. As we all know girls arent the easiest things to get along with or figure out sometimes.. ;-) Ive had several things ive been trying to work through this week and trying to make the best of situations but just when I think I get things figured out I feel like im kicked right back to square one.. So needless to say I think by the end of the week Ill have my fair share of grey hairs and need an appointment at the salon!

On a brighter note... When I am down.. I am reminded of just how blessed I am and love the fact that I have so many wonderful positive uplifting people in my life.. I walked out into the gym yesterday pretty shaken up and my sweet 2 oldest girls were there waiting with hugs! They had no idea what the issue at hand was but all they knew was that I was upset and needed a hug.. Amazing what a hug can do when you get your feelings hurt!

So.. In the end I have learned that no matter what things will work themselves out one way or another  and it will all be ok... :-)

Be jealous! I have the best kiddos!

What A Week!!!!

It has been the most wonderful week...

I was off work all week and got so much stuff done and just enjoyed the down time..

My house is clean, laundry is done, we had home cooked meals, and go to spend lots of quality time with Gabe and the puppies!!

We had such a great time at the rodeo this week! Ran in to some of my kiddos from work! Its always so much fun seeing them out of the gym and watching them just enjoy being a kid.. Always smiling & laughing.. The rodeo in my opinion was sooo much better than last years!! We laughed at the jokes, enjoyed all the cowboys & cowgirls and the different activities!!

Over Memorial Day weekend we went to Texas to visit with some of my best friends and attend their annual BallsTown BBQ.. Talk about some amazing food!! We had the best time.. I absolutely love seeing my Texas family.. Last trip to Texas we brought home a puppy.. This trip Gabe got him a big toy!! :)

So.. As you can tell.. Its been a wonderful week!! I love my husband, my friends, and my life!!! God is good!!!

So very excited though to get back to work & see my girls this week.. Going to be the best summer yet!!!!

Thankful for Thursday

Well..

As this week comes to an end I am excited to say yay!! Its Thursday! Luckily my boss let me off tomorrow and Gabe & I are able to get out of town for a couple days! I love our little weekend trips... During the week Gabe's phone rings constantly and it seems like he never slows down.. So I love to get away for a little bit and give him the chance to relax!

We're heading to Texas this weekend.. Should be a great trip.. :-)

On a different note.. Im now down 7 pounds! Slowly but surely Im making progress. Im really hoping I can stick with dieting and exercise this time.. I think me setting a goal and working towards it sets a better example for my kiddos at the gym.. I think me pushing them to be stronger and healthier that they should expect the same from me.. So.. Im trying.. :-)

So.. How about these crazy storms?? Thankfully we didnt have really any damage.. My flower beds flooded some what.. BUT... That is definitely nothing to whine about.. My heart aches and goes out to those that are suffering due to the weather.. I am so thankful for my family, friends, and all the wonderful things in my life lately.. It can all change and even be taken away in just the blink of an eye..

I guess thats about it...

This was a boring post..

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!!!

Ready for a Break

Well it has been one long week at the gym... Seems like it has just been one thing after another.. Definitely always have to be on my toes and ready for whatever comes my way! I enjoy my job and wouldnt trade it for anything but I am thankful my a break once in a while.. AND... We are off the first week of June :-)

My job has been a challenge for me this year.. I started the year with 3 kids and coaching only level 8.. I ended the year with 12 kids and coaching level 6,7,and 8.. I am so thankful for a supportive boss, the best gym parents, and most of all kids that adapted to a change mid season.. And gave me a chance.. I am very much looking forward to a fun and productive summer.. The stuff my kids are doing now is just amazing.. I definitely have a talented group of girls and they make me smile every day.

See.. They are the best kids!

On a different note.. I have been busting my butt for 2 weeks now at the good ole Gryner Home Gym.. Its not easy at all.. I hate making myself work out BUT afterwards I feel great and Im happy I did it.. Its just the whole getting started process... Although its not getting easier yet.. Ive dropped 5 pounds.. So thats enough to make me almost smile.. :-) The beach trip will be here before we know it and I will NOT look like a beached whale out there!! So Im going to suck it up and keep at this working out thing. It will pay off.. It will pay off.. It will pay off...

What else...

I have the best husband.. He has worked so hard helping me around the house lately.. I planted a ton of stuff in our front flower beds and he put gutters on our house so my pretty plants wont drown and wash away.. AND.. He sent me yellow roses to work this week! What a guy huh?? Got to love when you walk into work and have pretty roses waiting for you! :-)

Beach Baby!!!!

Well....

Looks like Gabe & I might be heading to the beach this summer!! I am so excited!! I absolutely love the beach & there is just nothing better than the warm sun, smell of the ocean, a good book & a cold yummy drink!! :-)

However.. Going to the beach... Means swimsuits.. GRRRR!! I dont know about most of you but I some what fear swim suit season.. For so so long gymnastics kept me in great shape.. However when I stopped I found out that staying in shape wasnt so easy... I do so good for a while then I slip and it takes a while to get back on the wagon.. Im hoping this trip will really give me the motivation to get with it...

Wish me luck!

Anyone have any suggestions? Good recipes? Great exercises that help problem areas??

Here goes nothing!!