From quiet to chaos

Not long ago, I sat outside enjoying a Heinekin overlooking the beautiful Kentucky landscape. Now I find myself back into the thick of life. And I have to say - I don't like it. Yesterday I spent the better part of my afternoon trying to fax a document to some remote village in Canada. I threw a tantrum at my office in front of a brand new agent. (I didn't realize he was there - or even worked at Picket Fence actually). And yelled "i will kill you" to a garbage man b/c he stopped right in front of me without warning. I made the lamest pancakes for dinner b/c A. I had no other plan and B. they were lame b/c I have lost my favorite cookbook. I have a long list of things that were to be accomplished by day's end and NADA, NOTHING, got done!

And, I have now washed the same load of laundry 3 times b/c I wash it, forget to take it out of the washer, it grows stinky and I must REwash it. Very efficient.

On good notes...I just finished Testimony by Anita Shreeve - one of my faves...very good quicky read.

AND we are going to see Mary Poppins tomorrow in the city!! Can't wait. Heard it's just as fab as Wicked.

And Peter just reminded me - "Fourth July coming to our house?".

Rested and Revived!

Just arrived home from Lewville...and Yes, I am proud to say I have picked up a little southern tone. Louisville is beautiful - green, lush and rolly! I loved sitting on my friends deck and listening to the birds and the wind. So peaceful. CHEERS to my friend Cindy for hosting what was much more than just a weekend of friendship....She nurtured our souls w/ FABULOUS food, ongoing cocktails, and the most perfect sleeping arrangements. I feel SO lucky - we have over 48 hours of nothing but conversation, laughter and connectedness. She has a dream of opening up a healthy living retreat and I am telling you - she can do it. I missed my kids for sure but it was also so nice to not be interrupted.
Airports! Well - I LOVE airports.... I really do. I love the hustle and bustle of Ohare...the excitement that is brewing over impending travel plans...Then I also love these small airports that are quiet and simple and friendly. I LOVE TRAVELING. Maybe if my days as a realtor ever end, I could be a travel agent.
So, off to be with my kiddies...

Plays and Panera

First I wanted to say something about Panera....I love it just as much as the next gal but does anyone know what is going on in there??? I mean, I took the kids there yesterday and as we approached the door, my anxiety starting to grow...remembering that I NEVER know what is going on in there...I don't know which line to go to, what to order etc. AND it's always packed...So I hustle my 3 around, figure out what line and then the girl says "next"...and I feel this Starbucks like panic - like everyone in the place is staring me down saying "shit, that chic has NO idea what to order". We survive that and try to get drinks while our buzzer goes off to let us know our food is ready. Then we look and there are only a few small tables left b/c there are people taking up huge booths and tables w/ LAPTOPS....is that even allowed!!!....too much all at once dammit....I love Panera but you better be at the top of your game if you think you are going to survive lunch there..
Today is the first performance for the girls Theater Camp. It should be very exciting...After a humiliating moment with the Theater Camp teacher letting me that the girls don't know their lines, they are now fully prepared. Frankly I didn't even know they HAD lines. They are very excited. I shall post some pics..
Peter got a hair cut yesterday and he went from a 3 year old to a 5 year old w/ a few snips of the scissors. My sweet boy. Good thing he sill have diapers and wants his paci or I REALLY would be sad...

pool and kids

Well I finally made it to the pool tonight...so nice and all had fun. When I was putting Maeve to bed I told her I had something I wanted to tell her. I told her I found out that she and Ally (her very good friend) are not going to be in the same class next year. Personally - I wanted to just burst out crying. But I hugged her and she said "well, I will make new friends". Hmmmm - clearly she is far more stable than I. And more mature. Wiser. Sweeter. So, i was SO proud of her.
Lily has her birthday planned out - even though it's not until September.
And, Maeve also asked tonight if she has to go to college in Indiana or Kansas or can she choose Illinois. I had to laugh...we really have them brainwashed.
I spent the day trying to keep Real Estate deals alive. A bank owned property that a client lost out on but now has a 2nd chance....we are alive!! A deal that was pretty much wrapped up - unraveling at the seams...we are loosing the heart beat on this one. So, tomorrow shall be telling...I have said it before, I always believe - what's meant to be will be..

Luck

The title of this blog is LUCK!
Well clearly we Midwesterners are being robbed of June. The greatest month of the year if you live in Chicago...the only time (except for 2 weeks in October) that the windows can be open and you are outside without sweat running down your back or the risk of frost bite on your nose. Gotta love Chicago but the weather is clearly not a selling point...But...we move on. The good news is this...we are GREEN. Green grass, plants, flowers...all beautiful...so much rain has blessed us with the best lawn we have ever had! We are lucky to have the rain - b/c we could be dry and brown....
What a great life my kids have....I have a sitter every Friday morning. But Mary Poppins Carvel is coming this morning as I had to switch at work. They are going to see Charlottes Web at the movies...WHAT a great life! They are so lucky to have her!
Here is a link to a blog I visit regularly... www.undomestic.blogspot.com
It is about the sister of a friend of mine. She has battled breast/brain cancer for a couple of years. Her blog is a constant reminder of how lucky I am in my life...and a picture of grace and love like you can't believe. So if you are ever looking for inspiration...check it out!

Jon and Kate

Again - why do I care. It's a TV show...but I guess just WATHCING a family break up isn't fun even if it's movie...So, I did shed some tears. Just a sad situation...SO, I decided to stop that crying and watch The Daily Show....as I am not so secretly in love with Jon Stewart. As usual, he made me laugh. Just about to start reading The New Earth - I know I am 2 years late on this one...
Hey all of you Mt. Prospectors...go to the STay Fit Food shop...I am not sure what it's called but it's good. Like Dave's bit different...I will put it on Facebook.
Tonight while lying down w/ Peter, he put his sweaty, slighty stinky, hands on my face and rubbed my cheek...nothing sweeter in teh world. I said "I love you bear" and he said "i love you too". Then I said "i am so lucky" and he said " i know". SO FUNNY.
Got news today that Maeve and her friend Ally won't be in the same class next year...it will be touch telling her this. Really tough. I almost started crying...Clearly I am not stable.

Just try to laugh

Well - I have been considering blogging for a while...well not blogging but actually just writing. Mostly b/c a million thoughts cross my mind each day from how to remodel my home to why are Jon and Kate getting divorced to why it is I feel SO tired and irritable all of the time. So, here I am. My blogging name of "allegedly clever" comes from that my Dad said the funniest thing once. He had a new neighbor and she drove a sheriff's car. I asked about her and he said "allegedly she's a police officer". Which I thought was so funny - the alleged part...meaning the car alone didn't convince him. So I throw around "allegedly" all of the time now...can't claim it as my own though.
My biggest reason to blog is to see if there are people out there who are thinking what I am thinking....not that people care what I have to say but maybe we care more when we think the same things..a connectedness that we all need. Am I am the only one who can barely stand elderly drivers - even though I know on a cerebral level that old people have to drive. I get that...Am I the only out there who WANTS to be organic, healthy, physically fit, go to church, read good books - only to fall short continuously. Is there anyone out there who, even at age 41, seems to looking for REASONS, purpose, joy and happiness. My money is that there is..
Also - for this Realtor mom...I just wanted to say that houses do sell - they ARE selling...the amount of patience required by both sellers and realtors is abundant. The other thing I want to say on this topic is....nobody NEEDS granite and wallpaper and paint doesn't equal "so much work"....and MOST of us lived or still lives with a 1 car gaerage......okay- I feel better after getting that off my chest...