Pure Barre here I come...

I am SO excited...I have been invited to go to Colorado and take the Pure Barre training. They are opening a Mission Viejo location which is perfect. I already leave on Wednesday night. I am nervous due to the fact that I may not be able to walk after four days of training, but I love nothing more than a great workout. The girls are excited because they get to stay with some of their favorite people while I am away. It will be like a mini-vaca. I will probably only teach one class a week since I do have a full time job but I am grateful for even that. Thanks to my girl K for getting me in, and my great friends for helping me with the girls!!!

On another note, I am LOVING the Shakeology! I have been consistently drinking it for a week and already my clothes are looser...LOVE IT!!!! I am going to start the 3-day cleanse as soon as my girl L gets her stuff...(if you are reading this L, I hope you ordered!!) I will be sure to post inches lost. My hubby did P90X with me this evening, it was so fun. It is better than a date when we work out together. Little G even joined in and did the plyo dvd with us.

Speaking of little G, over the weekend she went into a fit when she got into trouble for the way she was speaking to her sister. I let her scream for about 20 minutes. I then went into her room and said, "G, are you done with the screaming so we can talk?" She said, "Maybe YOU can tell me why everyone hates me!" I had to just walk out. Where does a 4 year old come up with this?Of course once she calmed down she was very apologetic for even saying that, but seriously?! My little B would never even think to say something like that. B is just so excited about her new school and the fact that she will already have a friend in her class. I just love those little pumpkins, despite the craziness, I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Until next time...

xoxo

New school...

Well, we did it. The girls will now be attending private school in the fall. I feel so much more content! It seems like every week we get a letter that something else that is being cut at the public school and my gut has been nagging at me for awhile. I always say that your gut feeling is God's way of giving you the answer...so I am listening. B is a little nervous because she is afraid she won't see her bff K anymore. I assured her that due to the fact that they live around the corner, we will see her. K's mom is one of my closest friends so that won't change. I am so excited for the girls. They are so blessed to go to this school with so many offerings...spanish, art, music, computers...I hope one day they will realize what a gift this is.

Today my little G says, "Mom, I am just full of pizzazz!" I asked her what that was and she says, " I am not sure, but I am sure I am full of it!" She is such a nut.

Until next time...

xoxo

Getting older sucks...

My big event of the week was a 30th birthday party for a friend. I helped to organize and coordinate this party, so needless to say I had a lot of last minute preparations to do in between my job and the girls. The week started off great. I went to Chalene's Hustle class and then did Hot Hula with Anna-Rita. They were amazing. I just loved Hustle. I know I cannot dance, but when I am at hustle class I feel like I could be a member of America's Best Dance Crew. Then I steal a glance of myself in mirror and the reality sets in. However, it did help get me ready for the party. The birthday girl and I like to make up dances with oldies but goodies, like the running man, roger rabbit, leap frog, etc. I know it must look awful, but we have a blast and that is all that really matters. The DJ was great and we danced all night and saw lots of great friends.We did not get to bed until 2 a.m! The kids were even gone and I still was up by 7 a.m. I could have slept in but my body must have really wanted to get to Monica's TKB this morning. I am paying for it now, I am exhausted. I just cannot recover from a night out like I used to.

I will get better about posting my workouts on the beachbody site. I wasn't able to get anything in on Thursday or Friday this week but I ate well so I didn't get too anxious. I also stuck with the Shakeology every morning. I cannot believe how filling it is! I can hardly finish an entire shake and I was full till lunch time. I noticed that I was full quicker at meals throughout the day as well. Must be the extra protein...

My other dilemma this week is whether to send the girls to private school. I want it, hubby is on the fence. I am taking him to see the school on Monday so fingers crossed people! My little munchkins would LOVE this school and the incredible things it has to offer. Now just gotta convince hubby.

Until next time...

xoxo

I am SO off track!!!!!

What a weekend! We headed up to Phoenix for a family wedding. I was so excited to see family members that we have not seen since our wedding almost nine years ago. We decided it would be easier and cheaper to drive. The girls were awesome, I really cannot complain. Although, it was a long drive and I could not wait to get out of the car once we were there. Of course, the girls loved the pool so all was good. The wedding was beautiful and the girls both said that their favorite part was when the bride and groom kissed. My favorite part was watching the girls get down on the dance floor. G was in full routine when "Single Ladies" came on. B surprised us all by being the first one on the dance floor in front of everyone doing the sprinkler and the shopping cart. ( I only teach her the cool dances...lol). On the way home G said, "Mom, my best part was spending time with our family." Gotta love that kid.

As much as I love out of town adventures, I am always a mess because I am so concerned with missing my workouts. Hubby thinks I'm crazy, but I feel SO much better when I get a great workout in. I mean dripping with sweat like I just got out of the shower workout. I spent an hour in the hotel gym one of the days but it is just not the same. Couple that with the ridiculous amounts of food we ate...well...let's just say I am not happy right now. I have decided that from now on I am bringing my DVD's with me. If I bring the portable DVD player I can at least have some semblance of home. I have decided that I will be ordering the Insanity DVD. Apparently, it is a a** kicker. Just my cup of tea. Now that I signed up as a coach, I get a discount, so that makes it worth it, right? So tomorrow I start the Shakeology and will go to TKB. I will update with my reviews of the at-home DVD's and Shakeology. Sometimes, with the busy schedules of the girls and my job at home workouts are the only option. Anyway, check out my new website if you want to follow my workouts. http://teambeachbody.com/ocfirewife

Until next time...

xoxo

Life in balance...or slighty off

The sweetest friend of mine recently told me that I seem so balanced. With work, my family, working out, etc. At first I had to laugh. I hardly feel like my head is above water most of the time. My days feel like they are at 100 mph. This is part of the reason for starting to blog. It forces me to reflect on my days and all the funny and wonderful things that went on. Even hubby told me today that he felt like everyday is "non-stop." He is so right, but this is our life and how blessed we are to have these days. At least we have these non-stop days as a family. I am not the biggest fan of driving my girls up to auditions in LA, but I like to think of it as an adventure. Who knows how long this train will last and we have lots of time to talk while sitting in traffic. I love listening to G's stories and B's adventures at school. Just yesterday, G told me that she loved me "deep in her heart because I am kind and kind to my husband." I don't know where she gets this stuff!
Until next time...
xoxo

So it has been awhile...

My goodness...so much to share since my last post. I like lists, so I am going to write about the last couple weeks in list form this time.

1. We shot the commercial for the National Association of Realtors. It was a two day shoot and it was EXHAUSTING! I have such a new respect for those that are full time actors. Take after take, you still have to be upbeat and hit your marks. Even I was tired of smiling. G was such a rockstar. I was impressed with her drive. She loved all the attention and being the star of the show. The hardest part for me was the fittings. I have never experienced anything that intense that made me never want to eat again. No wonder people in that industry have body complexes. You know it is bad when your a size 6 and feel like the the biggest person in the room. On the way home, G told me I was lovely and just the nicest lady she knows...awe sweet thing. She must have wanted something...

2. A few days later I get a call asking if B is available. She was direct cast, which means she did not have to audition but was picked from her picture, for a TV show that is filming its first season. She had one line. I was a bit nervous as B is typically pretty shy. Holy moly...once she saw the cameras and had everyone fawning over her, a new child arrived! She was awesome! She especially loved the directors chair with her name on it. The director told her how he wanted to look and how to say her line and she was totally nails! She loved it. It has been so much fun watching my girls and I am so proud of their drive and determination.

3. Everyone that knows me knows I LOVE to work-out. I am either at class at the gym or doing a DVD at home with the girls. Even the girls love the DVD's and follow along as best they can. So, after a chat with my friend who is a coach for Beachbody, I decided to become a coach as well. I LOVE the workouts that I have used for so long through Beachbody, so it is a natural fit. I am also going to try the Shakeology but will withhold any opinions till I have given it a good run. I will be sure to blog my thoughts good or bad.

4. Easter Sunday was wonderful. Family and friends came over for a great bbq and I even whipped up an earthquake for all to enjoy...ha...ha. I thought I was drunk off the mimosa so I was glad to find out I am not a total lightweight! G told me it was the best Easter ever and that bunny was such a trickster she was going to have to talk to God about that!

I am exhausted just thinking about how busy the past couple of weeks have been but also incredibly grateful for the experiences.

Until next time...

xoxo