Easter Celebration

Our typical Easter gathering involves usually about 20+ people from my family gathering at someone house for a nice warm meal. However, this year was different. There were only a few that showed up for the festivities but yet smaller seemed to be better. The meal time was rather enjoyable, because my little guy decided that he was going to take a nice nap for his mom. He was sleeping the whole time we ate dinner, so it was nice to not have to worry about him, and I could just enjoy myself.

The meal time consisted of way to much food; there was enough to feed an army and then some. It’s like we can’t say let’s just have a few things, no, they have to splurge and basically purchase a whole grocery store for one gathering. There were so many options, you couldn’t just pick a few things and be satisfied, and you had to come back for seconds, because you missed half the good stuff the first time around.

Of course after the meal, there are always desserts. We had a delicious yellow cake with chocolate frosting, and Cream da mint whip topping, and yes it was to die for. My mom also went hog wild with all the chocolate candy because now she could finally have it again. Who in their right mind would deprive themselves of chocolate for lent? I wouldn’t. It’s a necessity to life.

Now meal time was over, and I was stuffed. I felt like I had just inhaled over 2,000 calories. I could barely move, let alone thinking of getting up out of my chair. So, instead, I decided to plop down on a comfy chair, put my feet up and enjoy some conversation with the family. Lone and behold just as I get myself comfy, my little guy wakes up. I think to myself, perfect timing. It’s alright though, I got to enjoy my own time with my family, and now I was able to enjoy it with my son. The discussions we had with one another were rather entertaining for the day, along with just being able to enjoy everyone’s company since we don’t get to see each other that often.

On the way home, my husband and I were reflecting back on the day. We were talking about those who weren’t there this year, but yet were there in spirit. We missed them dearly, but we knew that they would always be with us. We talked about this and that, and how we were so happy that we were able to celebrate with those whom are still with us, and gave thanks and cherished the moments with our loved ones.