Keeping the Illusion Alive...

Ever heard this term?  "Keeping the Illusion Alive"  I cant remember where I heard it.  Well I used to live by this  when it came to domestic cleanliness.  This means you run around the house and clean really fast before company comes over to keep the illusion of a clean house alive.  Last night I was wishing for a real magician.  I spent a few hours on the computer avoiding the" Aftermath"...
The after math of After Dinner and After School
I never did care for math.  Well I've decided recently (about 7 months ago) It would no longer be an illusion.  I would be my own company every morning so I can wake up to this.
(i really need to do something with this table, I think a can of paint is calling)
Cleanliness of sorts, don't get too close, I'm still trying to keep the illusion alive. :-)

Comments

Bren's Life said…
Wow- Way to go. Do you want to come to my house. You have a pretty kitchen!
April 3, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Jessica B Photography said…
Our dishwasher broke. Grumbley-grumbley....
I love having a clean house. I dislike how fast it gets destroyed.
April 5, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Missy said…
that's funny! it's so nice to wake up to a clean home, but it's so hard to clean at the end of the day when you're so tired!!
April 6, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Jeanette said…
Wow, I am so behind on blogging. But you've been doing great. I had a lot of catch up reading to do. And great job on the clean kitchen! I need to follow your lead.
April 8, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Carma Sez said…
Doesn't it feel great to get everything in place!

Stopping by from SITS to say "hi" and welcome. I know that you will enjoy being part of this vibrant community of bloggers.

carma :-)
April 13, 2009 at 4:49 AM
said…
Looking good!

p.s. Welcome to the SITS community - we're so pleased that you've joined us!
April 13, 2009 at 9:51 AM
Julie said…
In my house, cleanliness is next to impossible ;)
Stopping by to welcome you to the SITS community.
April 13, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Brandy said…
The mess I had yesterday couldn't be "magic-ed" away. Sprinkles, coconut and icing was everywhere!

Although I think a shiny sink makes everything better...welcome to SITS!
April 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Good work.

I think I have the same table, but the oval style- let me know if you figure anytthing out.

Welcome to SITS!
April 13, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Lesley said…
I think it looks fab....a heck of a lot better than I ever do....a BIG welcome to SITS...so glad you are here....
April 13, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Just Lisa said…
beautiful kitchen-- I have dreams tht mine will be that clean some day!
April 13, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Mrs. Jelly Belly said…
Some days, it's so bad I can't even maintain the illusion. But, for sure, there's nothing better than waking up to a clean house. Love your kitchen! (Oh and your header made me smile - it's so cute!)

Dropping by to welcome you to SITS - glad to have you join us!
April 14, 2009 at 1:02 AM
angi_b72 said…
Welcome to SITS!!! Glad to have you and hope to see you around!!
April 14, 2009 at 5:29 AM
jessikaa said…
wow that looks really really clean!! :P
April 14, 2009 at 6:29 PM
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