What a great day it was today, if you don't count having to be up, dressed, hair done and make-up on by 7:30 AM.  I am not a morning person so this kind of rushing around tends to stress me out.  We were car pooling to Philadelphia today to attend the RE/MAX Demand Success, Today and Tomorrow seminar hosted by none other than Dave Liniger!  Dave did not disappoint and gave us tips on prospering in today's economy and in the market ahead.  Then, as my bosses are prone to do, the agents in the office who attended were treated to a great lunch at Maggiano's Little Italy on 12th Street. Twelve Schstreet as someone from my hometown would probably say!  Lunch was great, the company and laughs wonderful.  I can't say enough good things about both of my brokers, Mike Santoleri and Mike D'Adamo.  Two great men who treat us wonderfully and provide the latest in learning and technology so we can all be our best.

After lunch and the ride back to Chester County, I was treated to a hero's welcome from none other than my beloved JJ. 

This little fella throws me a wiggle parade every time I come home.  His entire body shakes with the sheer joy of seeing me again!  The best part is, he will do the same thing if I am gone for 5 minutes or if I am gone for the day!  I almost can't bear to leave him early next year when I go to my first RE/MAX convention!  Weighing a week away with my best female friends at a convention in Orlando and missing JJ is a tough choice.  I will miss him, but I am going!

Tonight, I am taking my son Max and his best buddy Alex to the West Chester Halloween Parade, where I am sure a good time will be had by all!  Our 3 high school marching bands, representatives from the local fire departments, antique cars and lots of kids in costume will float past us as we cheer from the sidelines.  Maybe that will be me cheering and Max and his friend pretending they don't know me!

This past weekend, I got a visit from my first born, home from college for the day.  He left with a full tank of gas, a full trunk of food, including my homemade gravy (sauce for you non-Italians) and we were left with warm hugs and emptier wallets!  It's always great to see him, he's a great young man.

Today, 10/29/09 I am thankful, as always for my sons Mike and Max, my little love JJ, my family, my friends, my bosses, Mike and Mike and for life in general.  So many things to make a person smile every day.  You just have to look for them sometimes!

Carpe Diem!