The Magic Kingdom....

Have you ever watched an amazing production that took your breathe away? The kinds of show that after it was over, you simply wanted more! I have. In fact, I have been apart of those magical experiences on many occasions. Today, I am going to fill you in on a little secret.

When I was a director I read many scripts. Some I loved, others were so so and others couldn't even grab my attention at all. Most of the scripts were simply so so on the page. The magic came from what I could see beyond the page....like making a magic carpet fly in Aladdin. In my minds eye, I could see where I wanted to take those words that I would read on the page. However, I couldn't do it alone. I had a crew of people who would take my vision and bring it to reality. My actors, costume designer, set designer, lightning designer, sound designer, stage manager, crew and tons of other people including my own parents. My ideas were always huge and together we would make magic.

My home is much like my very own Magic Kingdom. Just as it took my entire crew to make magic on the stage, it takes the entire family to really create the daily magic of our home. I love taking care of my family. But, in order to really make magic happen everyone has to be apart of it. There is simply too much for Mom to do by herself. I love it when my family helps me! I love that Vince always remembers to start the dishwasher before he comes to bed. That's magical! It really makes me happy when my children make their beds. It creates a clean and orderly space for them to retreat to at the end of a long day. I love it when all our shoes make it into the shoe rack instead of in front of it! (Thanks Dad for making me such a wonderful shoe rack!) That is magic.

You see, magic is all around us. Its in all of the little things of life. Sometimes its our own attitude that keeps us from experiencing these things. I love my family. The things they do on a daily basis helps me shine as their Mother. Remember that the next time I ask you to clean your room, or take out the garbage or sweep the floor. Each one of you plays an amazing role in the success of our production!

Today the house is quiet. I am sending lots of love and hugs and kisses your way. I miss you all today! Madilyn misses you too. I hope your having a wonderful day back at school.......