Here are some things I have learned while trying to Survive Easter Sunday in the Suburbs:
*Painting eggs with my girls is a quiet joy.
*I will always buy too much chocolate.
*I will always eat too much of said chocolate.
*It does not matter how far ahead you plan your daughters outfits for Easter Day. Go ahead! Plan them a week in advance, lay them out neatly the night before, because the morning it is time to put them on, one of those little divas is going to decide she requires a wardrobe change.
*Offering to take the same dish to both family functions. Brilliant. Double the dessert recipe and pack 2 bottles of wine. Easy Peasy.
*Trying to see both Hubby’s side of the Family and My side of the Family on Easter Sunday is not a good idea. Too much food, too much rushing, and again with the too much chocolate. I should have worn stretchy pants.
*Meeting a newborn foal can calm down even the rowdiest child. They are awe inspiring.
*No matter how crazy your family, I am blessed to have them.
Another awesome post. I’m reading backwards so, I’ll behind the curve for awhile. AND YET ANOTHER POST I COULD HAVE WRITTE – except for the foal thing, and the fact I’m now raising two little boys, not girls. In my defense, did the daughter thing. Don’t get me wrong – my daugher is awesome and I love her to pieces, but now that she’s grown, I can say without a seconds hesitation, boys are easier! I should now, the little ones are 3 & 4! Okay, back to the chocolate dish for a snack!
Not my little beauty, but Grandpa’s so we have visiting privileges. 🙂
Wait – is that your sweet little 4-legged beauty at the top?
Ohhh Chocolate wine..now your on to something!
I’ll happily jump on to the chocolate/wine bandwagon. Wonder when they’ll come out with a chocolate flavored wine to free up one hand?
Chocolate always makes everything better!
awww…this is so sweet. Well aside from the Sister in law..it must be a rule that they are all lazy and rude. (mine is too)
Glad you had fun…glad it is over. 🙂
Suz
I’m with you. Chocolate and wine, makes everything better…and easier. 🙂
thanks for stopping by….and I loved your words about easter…especially the chocolate and stretchy pants….
My boys never like what I pick out for them, I stopped trying a while ago. Since my parents retired and moved to Arizona we dont have to worry about both families anymore. Sooo nice.
Sounds like you had a great holiday! But, maybe you could have used more chocolate!
My Noodle planned her outfit far in advance, only to think that she should wear two dresses – since they were so pretty. NOPE! Denied! Save the other one for another day!