Happy Easter! 🐰
Hello Friends! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Our Sunday was lovely. We started with church, breakfast, and then a lovely day at my brother-in-law's. I wore a green sparkly top, my mother's gold watch, stud earrings, and I didn't take one picture! Not even of the delicious grilled lamb chops my brother-in-law made or the yummy fruit pavlova with fresh whip cream my sister-in-law brought. The food was divine and it was great day celebrating one of the most important days....we are blessed ♱
And even though I didn't take any photos, I must admit it was nice to have my phone tucked away for the day. I'm trying to be better at that ♥
Easter (as with all holidays) are much different these days. John is grown so there are no more egg hunts or Easter Bunny surprises anymore. That makes me sad, but there are still games, and laughs, and coffee chats galore. And I love that. My mom is not here obviously, and that changes everything about everything. I'm still trying to get used to living with it. My mom was the anchor of my family and now that she's gone, I cannot even begin to tell you how things have changed. People and dynamics change and I've spent way too long trying to understand it. It's sad, but I must carry on. And I will.
I ate way too many jellybeans and Cadbury mini eggs and I have not one single regret. When we got home I managed the strength to do a lap around the neighborhood in hopes of digesting before bed. It kinda-sorta worked, if not physically, then mentally at least :)
I hopped into my stretchy pants, watched two episodes of Downton Abbey (I'm rewatching again!!!) and off to bed I went ♥
I love Easter. I love springtime. I'm so happy the flowers are starting to bud. May good days lay ahead for all of us!
Happy new week, Friends! I'll be back tomorrow! Xx
Hi Danielle! I'm so happy you had a lovely Easter at your brother-in-law's! The food sounds absolutely amazing! Your green sparkly top sounds so pretty! I also wore green yesterday. I'm glad you wore your mom's watch. I know it made you feel close to her. I get every single word you said about missing your mom and how holidays look and feel so different now. I feel the exact same way. Things have changed so much that I don't even know where to start. I'm still trying to get used to living with it like you. I felt sad off and on yesterday and really missed my mom, and I won't say I didn't shed a few tears throughout the day. And I, too, miss the days when Charlotte was little and excited to see the Easter bunny and go on egg hunts. Those were the sweetest days! I also resorted to my stretchy pants and a feel-good Hallmark movie last night. It was much needed. I love springtime too, and I'm so happy it's here! Hugs to you!🩷
ReplyDeleteHello, my friend! I am so glad you had a lovely Easter with family. Wearing your Mom’s watch made her feel like she was there with you, celebrating. I, too, get sad when I miss my folks, but I do know we have started new traditions with family. It's different for sure, but we're all together, and that's important. And the grandchildren add a new dynamic! I love it.
ReplyDeleteWhile on the cruise, I watched the recent movie, Downton Abbey. My first time ever. Now I am hooked! I thought of you often while watching it.
Happy Spring, my friend!