It seems like the older I get the more I realize how different the holidays are from when I was a kid. This Easter was very depressing for me. As long as I can remember we have always spent Easter with my grandparents and my parents. This year however everything was out of sorts. My grandpa had just gotten out of the hospital and my parents are in the middle of building a house and it totally consumes their time. No one made any plans or invited us anywhere so we just stayed home. We colored eggs and then the kids hunted them in the swamp in the backyard. I tried really hard to stay upbeat and make it fun for the kids but all I really wanted to do was feel sorry for myself because things weren't the way I wanted. I had gone out and bought the kids new clothes to wear and they are still in the closet with the tags on them. It all makes me realize that my grandparents are getting older and things will not always be the way I remember them. I just want my kids to remember the family traditions we have always had when they are my age.
OK you are making me want to cry!!! I totally know what you mean by things changing. My parents (our parents) are getting older and makes me SO sad! I don't know if you knew that my Mom had skin cancer on her face and is going through radiation right now. It has totally made me look at life a different way! We need to focus on the things that are important, slow donw, and enjoy our family while we have them!!! You will remember this Easter and just thank God you have two beautful childrent that you got to spend time with!!!! Have a great day!
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