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| From Easter 2010 |
When Bob and I were first married we had to figure out how to spend the holidays. You know, do we celebrate and follow the traditions of my family or his? It was tricky at first. For example, Santa always wrapped the presents in his family, but never did in mine.
Then there was Easter. Bob's family celebrated the Saturday before. The bunny came, they had huge egg hunts, and celebrated Da' Bunny the entire day.
I thought this was strange, until I had kids.
Now I think it's GENIUS.
So, we celebrate Da' Bunny the Sat. before too.
We have the entire day to play.
We aren't rushed to get to church.
We don't rush home from Easter Sunday service to hunt for eggs or play with our Easter toys.
Easter Sunday is so much more enjoyable. We can focus on the Savior and Resurrection.
We have a nice dinner, relax, and enjoy the special day.
So, today Da' Bunny came. He left a trail of eggs for the kids starting from their little beds, leading down the stairs to their first Scavenger Hunt clue.
They ran inside and out, finding clues that eventually led to their Easter baskets.
We spent the windy day flying kites in the backyard. We soon learned, cheap kites, not that successful!
Later we took the kids to see How To Train Your Dragon in 3D.
Two thumbs up on that. Way up.
It was a great day.
Last year I made this post.
It amazes me still that my LOVE for these kids continues to grow. When I wrote that post, 12 months ago, I didn't think it could get any bigger.
I spent last week in Pocatello with the kids for spring break.
We had such a nice visit with friends and family.
I'll post about that later.
The kids were so good.
I mean, sure, they had their moments.
But it was like, they knew. It was just mom, taking care, packing and moving bags, traveling, all on her big mama own.
So, they cut me some slack. Gave me a break. They were enjoyable and fun.
They were GOOD.
We slept in three different places, over the duration of the week.
But at each house, all four of us slept together in the same room....
for 7, straight, nights in a row.
Even though I felt a little half empty...missing my Bob...
Every night I lay there listening to the little ones breathe, I was happy.
Happy to be their mom. Happy to have each of them in my life. Happy that they were mine.
As I watched general conference today, I learned a great deal. I was uplifted and reminded.
What I took most from the talks today was how important my role of a mother is.
And alongside being Bob's wife, I truly want to be successful in this role, as a mother, more than any other in life....
because these kids have brought me more happiness and joy than I thought possible, and they deserve someone TRYING HARD on their behalf.
So, thanks Pay, Ave, and Owe...for all the fun times we share, and especially for the memories made today, celebrating......
Da' Bunny!
