Easter Memories
Monday, April 25, 2011 at 12:49PM 
I asked Macy last night, as we sat on the couch together after a long day of fun and family, if she had had a nice Easter.
She said, "Yes."
"What was your favorite part?" I asked.
"Finding my stuff."
Not the eggs themselves, or the baskets, or the gifts. The fun was in the finding.
Just another example of...it's the journey not the destination.
When my girls were younger, I used to love to dress them in cute little dresses and cute little hats at Easter time...(sigh)...but those days are long gone. Macy still might go for it, but Madison, not-so-much. I'm sure it's a tween thing.
(Memories, like the corners of my mind...)
I'm noticing more changes this year too. When it was time to color the eggs, the girls did it all. They covered the table, put the tablets, vinegar, and water into the cups, etc...They did it ALL by themselves. It felt kind of bitter-sweet to watch them not need me...er...until it was time to clean up. :)
(...misty water-colored memories...)
Griffin is wearing Madison's hat in these photos. He's claimed it as his own and he wears it all the time. Just for today, let's pretend like it's his Easter bonnet, okay? Thanks.
Holidays are huge sign posts on this wonderful journey through life, and my favorite part is "finding my stuff" too...finding joy in the past, and finding peace and gratitude in today.
So, just so I don't forget, these are the things I want to remember this Easter...
-seeing my girls (8 & 11) still too excited to sleep in anticipation of the Easter bunny (I know this won't last much longer)
-blueberry pancakes
-the squirt gun fight
-my boy in his "bonnet"
-and, as always, spending time with family...
How about you? Did you have a nice Easter? Did you make any special memories?
Reader Comments (3)
dear Kelly-oh! This post makes me so ...sad for some reason! I can just imagine Tara all grown and not needing me:( I know that's our job (well..one of them, anyway)...to raise our children to fly away but...it is sad and sweet and...
I am so so glad taht you all had a wonderful Easter. We didn't do anything too grand...Tara does NOT get candy..we went hiking and spent the day outdoors. But ...it was still special.
I know what you mean about Jen Lee...what she said about getting up on stage. I want to get her FYV writing course too...its' just so difficult for me to find the time right at this minute...am still debating! xxx
Hi Kelly!
I had no intentions of coloring eggs this year.....I only have my big lug of a sixteen year old and didn't imagine that he'd care much. But, he did! Of course I didn't even have eggs in the house, so we did our eggs Monday night after he got home from school and work. It made me happy to know that those little things still mean something to him.
You, my dear, always have the most inspiring words of wisdom to share. Finding the stuff. You're right - it is the journey.
Thanks for sharing. I always love my visits here!
love this post! commented on it the other night & noticed that my posts are not appearing. hope you are getting them? my daughters always revert back to their "younger selves" around holidays that have special traditions... Cookie Sunday (December, Easter, camping in Yosemite, etc)... and although they are in their early 30's I like to kind of indulge them ~ I guess so we can preserve those memories. BUT, we also develop new traditions as they age (& me too)...