Easter Sunday

Easter was very different this year. We didn't dye eggs. We didn't have company. We didn't even make cute decorations. Sadly, we didn't even get a picture with us all dressed up in new Spring clothes. Ray & the kids suggested that I cook a turkey instead of the traditional ham. They then proceeded to tell me that they don't even like ham. Sadly, I didn't even get my Special Easter Family Home Evening taught. We didn't even have a wonderful church meeting filled with talks about the Atonement & Resurrection.
I cooked a ham anyway. My children must have sensed by defensiveness about wanting ham on Easter because no one complained and everyone overly stated how much they all love ham. I did make a special brunch of crepes which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Nathan was sick and Ray stayed home from church to be with him. The two of them stayed in pjs all day until Nate had a horrific accident of such disgusting proportions that I can not write the details. I will say that I ended up throwing those pajamas away. Nathan had a bath while Ray mopped the entire second story of our house after taking a room rug outside to hose off.
We did have a small egg hunt because Elizabeth hid the eggs. Nathan even participated. He found his first egg, shook it then shouted, "Pennies!" When he opened it and discovered M & M's he was confused but happy. (Read Easter Post) I was worried about him eating too much sugar/chocolate. I should have acted on this worry.
We watched a church movie about the Savior together. I was ready to dig a pit and jump in it when Tessa asked me what Atonement means. I have failed at many levels this Easter. The good news is that I am able to partake of the Atonement and try harder. I am still trying to tell myself that at least I did not make a big to do about the Easter Bunny....
This was the most interesting Easter I've ever had and I hope to never have another one like it again.