Normally, I pick us all out a pretty outfit to wear. It is one of the few times that Andrew wears a tie and won't give me any lip. This year I did pick out the kids some adorable outfits to wear Easter Sunday.
Thursday evening the kids and I enjoyed dying Easter eggs. We made the biggest mess! I made the mistake of thinking that Lexie would know exactly what to do. I handed her an egg and told her to put it in the water. I guess she thought we were cooking because she tried to crack the egg which doesn't work with a boiled egg. I then realized she didn't quite understand what was going on, so we started with bubby. After watching Lance she understood so I gave her another egg. This time she put the egg in by submerging her whole hand in the blue water and then letting go. It was quite fun. Between Lance checking the eggs every 30 seconds and Lexie's dyed hands we had a big mess. The kids did three eggs each and that was enough for momma. I wasn't really able to take pictures since I was so busy supervising. Daddy wants to do more eggs when he gets home! He hated not being able to be with his babies this Easter.
Saturday I did a pampered chef booth at a local elementary school. We tried out the new baby sitter for that day. Normally when I walk in the door after a whole day Of being gone the kids run up and scream, "mommy's home!" And hug me and are super excited to see the sitter leave. Well, not this time. They had such a great day with Betsy that they could care less that I was home. I think we definitely found our new sitter!!! Praise God!! What a relief to know I have found someone who pays attention to the kids and they love. When Betsy was leaving Lexie looks at her and said, "Betsy, I wuv you!" It melted my heart and I think it did Betsy's too!
Sunday I started the day out in a bad mood. Going so long with Andrew gone has just wore me out! Sunday I rushed through my shower before the kids got up then when they woke up I gave them baths and gave them their Easter baskets and gifts from grandma and grandpa Conway (minus the candy). I'd didn't want them sticky after just having bathed them. Once they were dressed I kept reminding them Every minute to stay seated watching tv. I was so nervous that Lance would get dog hair on his suit or Lexie would tear her tights or something to mess up her outfit. I rushed into my room and through on the quickest thing I could find. Then grabbed the kids and rushed down to the car. I didn't even bother to try and do my hair or make up. Once at church it was crazy. They had people directing traffic. Luckily I was directed to a good spot. It was 40 degrees so the parking lot was all slushy. All Lance wanted to do was hop around in the slush. Once we made it to the church doors Lexie yelled "my show gone". Her shoe had fallen off along the way. So the three of us back tracked and finally found it back by the car. Can you get a picture of how my morning went? Crazy!!
Once into church I was escorted to a seat for one. The church was packed!! I had a horrible attitude and I knew it. I couldn't even sing through most of the songs. I prayed for God to change my attitude. The preacher preached a wonderful message. After seeing so many people accept Christ as their Savior, I was definitely in at the Easter spirit. It's not about fancy dresses, eggs, or bunnies but about our Risen Savior!!! He lives!!
Hopefully daddy will be home tomorrow evening and we can have our own Easter celebration!
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