TIME

Time....

It's all we've got. Money doesn't buy happieness. Love... when shared with others it brings happieness. Time... there's plenty of it if you make the most of it.

What I've noticed lately is how much times have really changed. Five years ago, people would get together, have bbq's, go out with friends on a regular basis. Is it just me or do people do that less and less? Everything is about social networking, period. Sad but soooo true!

People come out of the woodworks when...
1.) You have money
2.) You have a baby and are dying to see
them right after you squeeze them out
3.) You lose a loved one
4.) They need something
5.) They need advice

I'm slowly learning who genuinely cares about my family and our well being and who never cared to begin with. I'm slowly learning to move on without these people.

I have however learned of two extremely valuable(not monetary, but spiritual) friendships I had lost due to my own selfishness and childish ways. I'm anxious and hopeful to see what the future holds for these two very special ladies and I. Time will tell.

I'm slowly learning that I can not change a person, but I can change myself for the better, in hopes of inspiring others. I can't change the world but I can make baby steps in helping other's see how their actions directly affect those around them.

May God continue to bless each and every one of you that are in my life... You're here for a reason. Remember that!

X's ♥ & ♥ O's!

Someone has to do the dirty work!

Today was the day we did the writ. For those of you that don't understand legal terms in the property management world, a writ is where the actual eviction is filed within the local precinct and the tenant is served with the eviction notice the day before. The tenant was aware that the writ would take place at 2pm today. The constable along with ALOT of backup was there promptly at 1:50pm. The tenant could no longer enter the building after 2pm. At 2:01pm we (the crew) emptied the entire unit. EVERYTHING had to be removed, gently and respectfully. Nothing could be damaged or broken. After the constable cleared the house of any and all persons and any form of illegal items, it was our green light to enter. Of course my boss sends me in first with the video camera to video the property AS IS once it was turned over to us. When I opened the front door I was flooded with the disgusting and unforgetable smell of cat urine and feces. There wasn't one cat. There wasn't two... not even three or four or five... there was NINETEEN CATS IN THIS DUPLEX!!!!!!!! (19!!!!!) How on earth do you acquire so many animals? More importantly how do you live in the disgusting enviroment WITH TWO KIDS!?!?!!!!!!!! I had to cover my nose and mouth with my hand cupped over my face like a gas mask. I was gagging the entire time. After I went around the entire property recording all our findings... it was time for the guys to empty the dwelling as soon as possible. The constable's office gives you two hours to empty the building. Any hour after is $100 per hour. It's not like the constables are doing anything. They're standing there with their hands on their belts looking all "offical!" So we get the place cleaned out in roughly 45 minutes. Thankfully!

I'm glad its over and done with and grateful for the "easy" money we were able to make. I just sent over the pictures that I was required to take of all the former tenant's belongings on the curb. I was just speaking with him on MSN messenger and he has been laughing at all the footage I recorded because of my foul mouth and crap talking to the neighbor. I don't remember saying it, but he said I said something to the effect of "You better be glad these cops are here, I'd be on your ass like stink on shit!" LOL Oh gosh, when I'm in the moment there is no telling what will come out of my mouth.

After all was done and said, we headed back to the office to regroup and then we went to pickup Hayden from Danielle's house. Apparently Danielle's older son was beating Hayden.... I'm kidding, I'm soooo kidding! Her oldest loves to rough house and Hayden probably instigated it and Hayden tripped and busted his lip. Now he has a nice fat lip. He's fine, totally fine. What's worse, he didn't once cry this morning when I left. It broke my heart that he's overcoming the seperation anxiety. I'm so use to comforting him and explaining to him that I have to goto work and that I'd be back later to pick him up. Now he is fine with me leaving and appears that he doesn't need me. :( Sad sad day for this mama! We decided to treat ourselves to Morelia Grill in Round Rock and yum yum were the fajitas superb as always. Of course Hayden didn't want to sit still muchless behave. He wanted to go home and snuggle, which is what he's doing now. Love that little monster!

Okay that's all I got right now... I'm headed for bed!


X's & O's!!

Jillian is my bff!

Today marks two weeks... fourteen days since I've started Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I will admit, I've missed a few workouts but I am continuing to eat healthy and make the right choices. I feel great. I had started noticing early on that my pants were getting looser by the day. Thats because after two weeks of getting my ass kicked by Jillian, I'm happy to report I'm down 11.5lbs. Its slowly coming off but its coming off, thats all that matters to me. I will continue to make progress along this tough journey. I may fall flat on my face. I may jump over huge hurdles. But I refuse to give up this time. Each and everytime I gave up on myself, I'd gain more weight. I'd send myself down a depressing hole that lead to no where. With the encouragement of my loving husband, supportive friends and an occassional laugh from my son, I'm doing it! Without a personal trainer. Without a gym membership. Both of which I thought I'd need which made me losing weight seem unobtainable. WRONG! I hope Jillian Michals is making a crap load of money because she deserves it. She's changing many many lives and I'm living proof. Thank you Jillian!!!

Day 2 of my 30 day shred

Wowzers!!!!!!

Day 2 has definately been a struggle. All day at work was a challenge getting up and down out of my comfy leather office chair. Alot of filing required me to squat and stand multiple times... lets just say my thighs are going to be skinny. :)

Hayden and I get home and I put on cartoons for him so he can unwind since he screamed the whole way home just like he did yesterday. Now its mama's turn at the tv! Popped Jillian into my dvd player and was eager to get #2 under my belt. After the first 4.5 minutes, I was begging for her to slow down. I purposefully put the dvd remote out of sight so I wouldn't be tempted to pause it. I will admit, I had to stop and take a ten second breather during the second round of jumping jacks. I nearly thought I was going to fall over out of breath. You would never thing such simple moves would wear you down. Those "so simple" moves proved that I'm far more out of shape than I thought. Now that day 2 is over and I've done my second day of the 30 day shred, I'm surprised in myself that I've stuck with it. Usually I'll try something, even for 10-15 minutes and give up. I refuse to give up on this. I refuse to give up on myself.

I'm tired of people telling me I'll never amount to anything.
I'm tired of people telling me I can't do something.
I'm tired of being limited to what I can do because of my weight.
I'm tired of being tired.
I will win!
I will succeed!

♥

Day 1 of my 30 day shred

Two dear friends of mine started this brutal journey with Jillian Michaels. So this morning when I dropped Hayden off with Danielle while I went to work, she briefly told me about it. Then when I actually got off work, I had a wild hair up my butt and went and bought it. Wal-Mart has it for $9 bucks plus $3 for a 3lb weight. I bought two naturally since I have two arms.

Hayden and I get home, I get out of my monkey clothes (my pet name for work/business attire) and get Hayden changed and sippy cuped up and pop in that bad boy.. well in this case, bad girl. And Jillian slowly but surely begins to kick my ass.

I have the shakes/muscle quivers already and I've only done the first day. Holy moly! I'm going to be sore tomorrow!! Thankfully Danielle just started hers yesterday so I'm only a day behind. Anyone else doing the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred or have already done it? I'm excited to see the results.

Yea me!!!!!!!

Happy New Year!!

2011 is going to be a great one...


This year is going to be alot of many firsts for us as a family for many reasons.

Our business venture will more than likely be expanding solely into professional painting. (long story.. but to sum it up, its Jon's area of expertise) We are hoping to (Lord willing) to purchase or build our first house this year. We're hoping to concieve our second child. Alot has to happen in order for us to actually start trying for #2. I want to lose 70+lbs so I can have a healthy pregnancy and not be high risk. I have ALOT of work to do. I'm also hoping to potty train Hayden at some point in our busy schedule. We will also be moving to the Cedar Park / Leander area at the end of June. It will more than likely be a rental property since there is no way we can repair both of our credit in that short of time.

So you see, there is alot that will be going on this year. I'm excited. I think we both are.

Hayden has learned so much in the past year. His hand/eye coordination is getting stronger and stronger. He is such a little dare devil. Earlier this afternoon, daddy flipped over the couches to vaccum underneath them and Hayden climbed right up the backside of it and slid down it like it was a slide. *note to self to buy some fun climbing things for the backyard* Hayden has been going to our dear friend (who I've known forever but lost contact over the years, and thank facebook for bringing us back together, well myspace too) Danielle's house the days that I work and that has been an absolute blessing. Hayden LOVES Danielle and her two gorgous boys. Hayden is partial to Beckham more than Cael but he still loves them both. I think Hayden is going to be that kid that pigs out at his friend's house that every mom gets annoyed at. LOL He seriously grubs at Danielle's house. When he's at home, he eats like a damn bird. Its hillarious! WE ♥ YOU DANIELLE!!!!! Hayden is FINALLY talking more and more. Words he says often include but are not limited to: mama, daddy, Sugar(Sugar, duh!), Duh, what, buu(blue), geeen(green), what's this, please, thank you, caca, poop, corn, cheese(sounds like please), weeeema(Lima), and keeekin(chicken). He's so funny. I'm constantly repeating things trying to expand his vocabulary and he seems to be content with what he knows already. So we'll see as time progresses.

Hayden already has his first illness of the year. We suspect its a cold or even cedar fever. He's got a temp and has been on and off all day long. It was the funniest thing. I was talking to my bestfriend earlier and Hayden walks into his room, grabs his pillow, places it perfectly on the couch, goes back to his room, grabs his blanket, crawls up on the couch, gets comfy WITHOUT his juice (this is huge because normally he needs his sippy cup to fall asleep), curls up, and falls asleep ON HIS OWN next to me. It was the sweetest thing. So proud of him. Everyday he's gaining more and more independence. Everyone always says to cherish all the small things because they grow up so fast. True. But no one told me that as they learn their independence it rips your heart out because they no longer need you for some things. :( None the less, I'm so proud of the precious boy he's become.

Thank you God for continuing to bless my little family. We continually hit all the potholes that are strategically placed in the road, but I don't doubt for one split second that we won't grow stronger because of it.

Here's to a great year filled with love, laughter, wonderful memories, great friends, beloved family, and good health! Amen!

♥ X's & O's! ♥