Odd Dotty Dollymaker

This Song...

...is running through my head right now.

It's very catchy and fun to sing. You have been warned.

Balance

So, clearly I have not met my goal or intention to post every day. It's not for lack of information to share, or desire to share it even. I am trying to find the balance in my life. I seem to be wearing a lot of hats these days. I am just so stinkin' busy, and I don't want to just throw something up here that doesn't mean anything. You deserve better than that.

I have learned so much in these past weeks. So much about life in general and about me in particular. And these are things that I want to put out there in the blogosphere. But I want to make sure that I do them justice, you know? And for some reason I don't feel ready yet. So, please forgive me. I am not trying to hold back or anything, I promise. I think I am still trying to put into words the things that I have been taught. I honestly feel as though I am on the brink of discovering something huge, something that could change my entire life and the way I live it. But it's just not really there yet. Do you ever or have you ever felt that way? I would love to know I am not alone on this.

In the meantime, I want to wish a belated Happy Mother's Day to all my readers who are mothers of one kind or another out there. There is no tougher job than being a mother. And yet, nothing so rewarding. Nothing has made me cry, laugh, worry, hope and pray harder than being a momma. Nothing. And I love every minute of it, even the minutes I hate.

This year for Mother's Day, the husband...who I have to take some time here to say, is the absolute BEST! HUSBAND! EVER!...planned a day of celebration that actually took place last Tuesday. He took the day off of work, and we went as a family to enjoy the sunshine and walk along the river. The weather was gorgeous with a capital GORGEOUS!

And then? Date time! We dropped the kids off and headed to good ol' downtown Chicago where he discovered what he claims to be the best hamburger he has ever eaten. Okay, I don't know if he really thinks that, but I do know that he thought it was up there. See?

And then? And then?

But oh no...not just Wicked. He also got us tickets to the Behind the Emerald Curtain tour. It was so amazing to see some of the costumes up close. Yes, I took pictures...but they really don't do them justice, so you will have to go see the tour yourself. Or ask me real nice like and I might share them with you. But really. They are so much better in person. And the wigs! Each one made with human hair and put together by hand. OUCH! The patience! I believe they said that each wig takes about 40 hours to make. Wow. Just, wow. And then there was the theatre itself. Seriously, words cannot describe the beauty of this theatre. So, I am not even going to try.

My real quick review? And it's real quick, because it's getting late. I'm tired. I need to shower. And I'm tired. So, here it is. I loved the theatrical aspect of the show. The actors were perfectly cast, the costumes were mouth watering, the set was amazing. I just don't agree with the underlying message of the story. At all. I understand it. Oh, I understand it perfectly. And I understand why so many people love this story. I also think it is extremely clever. I just don't agree with it. I know I am in the minority here, but I can handle it. I still really really really enjoyed the show.

**Okay, I have been sitting here trying to figure out a way to wrap this post up. But I cannot come up with a clever segue at all. Sorry. I can only stumble awkwardly out of this one. So, until next time! Until next time.