Memories

Jake searching for eggs at Grandma's house


Michael chowing on some food


Jake coloring eggs (pardon the undies!!)


Momma and Michael hanging at Grandma's house

Happy Easter "for real"!!!

So many memories were created this weekend......

We got to celebrate with Easter fun last weekend, and this weekend. Today was a wonderful day. Last night, Chris and I snuck around and hid eggs all over the house. I laid out face "bunny prints" from the front door and sprinkled that fake grass all over the bunny print trail. The look on Jake's face was amazing. He was in awe. I sure hope I can continue to amaze him like that for a long time... I can't describe the feeling inside me when I watch him experience new things. I know it sounds cheesy, but watching him as he searched for the eggs, added them to his basket, and discovered treats inside the eggs made me feel so peaceful and loving inside.

I love creating family traditions. I love to see the innocence in his eyes. I love to see the excitement wash over his little face. When he finally discovered his Easter basket, he was in love with the new Spiderman shoes and that he got. He kept saying, "This is the best present!" Jake got to go on another egg hunt at his grandma's house this afternoon. We spent the afternoon with the family, chatting, hanging out, and enjoying each other's company.

I am truly blessed with a loving mother-in-law and I appreciate her always hosting the family over her house. My mom stopped by also, which was nice. It feels good to have everyone together (gosh, I feel old when I say that! Ha ha!) :-)

Chris and I went out on a date last night to a delicous steak dinner. It was nice to relax and sit and talk with him. I sure do like and love that man. Pardon me bragging, but he is so damn handsome. And he makes me laugh. And he "gets" me. And he puts up with all of my insecurities and stuff. I love him with every fiber of my body.

My mom babysat the boys last night and they had a great time. I love it because Jake looks forward to grandma coming over. He always tells me what a good time they have. No money in the world could ever buy a babysitter like that. I appreciate her.

Another small moment that happened to me tonight that brought me peace. I went in the shower when we got home. A nice hot shower is what I needed to relax ... so I got out and laid down on the bed for a few minutes and I could overhear Chris playing a new Sponge Bob "Memory" game with Jake. Just listening to the way he interacts with him, so excited, showing him how to play and having so much fun brought me to happiness. Michael was sitting in his highchair, knawing on a cracker, and for some reason, there was this overwhelming sense of love running throughout me. I don't know how to explain it... just peaceful and appreciative of my family.

All right, I'm off to prepare myself for work tomorrow. Having a week off is wonderful for the soul and body, but it's sure hard to go back.

Hope everyone feels as happy as I do.
xoxo