Little Miss Sassy Pants: Who do you have in your corner?

I just have to admit here, publicly that there are sometimes when you just can't get it all done.... I think it was my first year teaching that a veteran teacher said to me, "Jena you will always have to pick and choose and you can't do it all." Never the less, I have always been one of those people who has pushed the limits to try to "do it all." I think that I get this from my mother.

If you know my mom, one thing you know is that she is by far one of the most amazing women on this face of the Earth. She is incredible. She cooks, cleans, works, and does more for others than I think she ever does for herself. She's a Christian woman who sets an amazing model for me. I won't ever be her, but I hope I come somewhat close. She has faced battles that I could never imagine dealing with. Two of those battles being living with me and my dad! Ha-ha

If you're reading this you probably know that I am pretty much, maybe a little too much like my dad. We don't like to be told the same story twice, don't ask us too many questions and by all means, let us drive our own vehicle wherever we are going in case we want to leave at a different time than everyone else. With that being said, my daddy is the best man I know and the most important one in my life.

I know that I'm not always a peach, and I'm a mixed combination of my parents with my own spin as well, but one thing that I know for sure is this... my parents will always, no matter what crosses our paths love and support me. I have realized over the last few years that I am so fortunate to have that in my life... I am an only child and only grandchild on one side of my family and I know immediately that generates a "spoiled brat" thought for some of you. If that's what you think then you probably don't know me. I view myself as fortuante to have these people in my life.

Life isn't always easy. Having a job, paying the bills, eating healthy, working out, and having some what of a social life creates very little "down" time for me. And honestly I wouldn't have it any other way. I know I can't get it all done, but every night when my head hits the pillow I know I've done everything I could to make it happen today!

My parents are my biggest supporters. They do so much for me that I could never ever re-pay them or thank them for all they do for me. My mom is the best and she made salads for my birthday and that awesome dessert. She said she didn't have all my birthday gifts quite ready... every day this week she's had a new birthday gift for me to open. She makes my lunch every single week day and cooks about 80% of my meals during the week. My dad makes my eggs, takes out my trash, checks on the house and texts me day to make sure "u ok?"

Let's be real, sometimes parents, family, friends, the people who care about you can be over bearing and we get aggravated with them, but I know I have some of the best. The last few weeks have been somewhat of a struggle, but the one thing I know for sure is that I've got some major love and support in my corner.

I hope you've got someone in your corner too!

Here are some of the amazing people that are in mine....