This past spring Sierra made the Westlake 6th grade squad. And I have to admit, when she went to try out, I was not sure she would make it. But after a summer of hard work, she really has become quite the athlete! She is strong and sharp and really takes the sport seriously. I admit, that before being involved, I didn’t think much of cheer. But after seeing how they work and condition these girls.. I am truly amazed! She is a base in a strong stunt group… and with continued tumbling training, I know she will take this through high school.
Recently, Sierra and her squad went to competition. They placed 4th, and would have liked to place higher. But seeing that the other squads had been together for a few years compared to this being Westlake’s first year… they really did a phenomenal job. I am so proud!
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So my overall New Year's resolution this year was to strive toward BALANCE in my life. It is approaching APRIL and I feel like I am nowhere near this.
I always TRY to put my faith and my family first. But the reality is that WORK has been taking the number one seat for quite some time. As a single mother, I am very lucky to have my own village to help me with the girls. So sometimes, work slides into the number one seat because I have to provide and I am fortunate to have family that helps with girls. But as I struggle each weekend to find the time to run errands, spend time with the kids, do some spring cleaning, or even just try to get my laundry done… I can't help but feel like plates are crashing around me.
So I am TAKING my life back. I am not foolish enough to think that work won't always be a huge chunk of time in my life. I am really busy and very ambitious. But I STILL think that there has to be a way to get a little closer to this balance that I almost desperately seek. The first step to achieve this is to recognize that I really CAN'T DO IT ALL. At least not all at once. I am at the tail end of a massive launch project at work. So later this week.. I am taking some time off to take care of me, my family, and my life. I am also going to take a little time to try and make some changes. To shift the allotment of time from almost all work.. to the other parts of my life. Family and Faith falling really short in the time quota. And somewhere in there, I need to find time to get by big butt onto my Wii fit. All work and no play is SUCKING the creative life force out of me and I will not stand for it anymore. And I am NOT going to take it any more!!! (insert primal scream)
Ok. I feel better. I guess we will see where this takes me. For now.. back to work.
So this is really a little belated, but my dear Sedona has turned 6 years old!
She is my youngest. This little one is so full of spunk and personality. She is quick witted, talented, smart, and funny as hell. She seriously cracks me up all the time. And yes… she is a bit on the spoiled side. Her BirthDAY ended up being three days of celebration. (Her own personal Mardi Gras!) Dinner at the Red Iguana, gifts, two cakes, and treating her friends to Kangaroo Zoo. With her PAPA here in Utah now, I am not at all surprised! But all these activities along with my INSANE work schedule has left me EXHAUSTED! I will post my minibook as soon as it is done, until then… enjoy the festivities!
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