I blogged earlier this month about the fact that we were going to have an unusual Easter this year. Normally we have between 25 and 35 family members here for dinner during the afternoon. This year, for a number of reasons, my family has scattered to the four corners and as of today there will be just three of us here: Dear Husband, Elegant Mother and myself.
I plan to take Elegant Mother to church, and then come home to prepare a meal. Since we already have the ham, I'll fix the meal that was in the planning stages, in smaller amounts.
Given that it's just the three of us, I'll be able to have a more laid back weekend. I think I'll take my mother to a quilt shop that I've been longing to visit, and stop at a new place for lunch on the way home. Rather than rushing to create the new wreaths for my front door and fireplace face, I'll take my time. I'll get to commune with my cat, and check the gardens for new starts popping out of the ground.
In all, it should be a calmer day than most of our Easters have been. I love my family dearly. I don't get to see enough of them. But, I don't feel that they should feel obligated to be here for a meal, especially when it causes them a hardship. So........everybody take a deep breath. Relax your shoulders. And find a moment to say a prayer. Happy Easter, guys!
Comments (9)
Wonderful plan, Buffy. I hope that the four of you (I assume that Ed is the communee) have a relaxing weekend, that you get to recharge those batteries and soak up some tranquility.
Posted by Cop Car | March 25, 2005 11:05 PM
Posted on March 25, 2005 23:05
I am glad to see you mentioning Ed - I assume that he is doing better?
Posted by bogie | March 26, 2005 6:01 AM
Posted on March 26, 2005 06:01
Thanks, Cop Car! Since we are not in the throes of preparation for a major event, Elegant Mother and I will be going to visit a new quilt shop this morning! I'll still have to cook tomorrow, but just for the three of us.
Bogie, Ed seems to have made a miraculous turn around! We have NO idea what was wrong with him, but after about a week to 10 days of gradually eating less and less, he decided he was hungry! He seems to be well on his way back to his old self (minus a little tummy fur from the last test).
Thanks for asking after him. We just spent a few minutes having our morning commune, and it was lovely to visit with him, without the thought of his emminent demise hanging over my head.
Posted by Buffy | March 26, 2005 9:01 AM
Posted on March 26, 2005 09:01
...*blah blah* great bloggers thing alike *blah blah* :^)...
...I wrote my post with all but the same title :^)...
Posted by billy | March 26, 2005 3:15 PM
Posted on March 26, 2005 15:15
We might have thought alike on the titles, but we sure had the opposite messaage. We're bereft of visitors, and it seems you HAVE one! Congratulations, hon. Have a happy Easter with the family!
Posted by Buffy | March 26, 2005 3:17 PM
Posted on March 26, 2005 15:17
Have a great Easter! I hope it wormes up for you!
Posted by Joe Smitherman | March 26, 2005 10:49 PM
Posted on March 26, 2005 22:49
Joe, IT was lovely today. I think it was up in the sixties, and sunny. We couldn't have asked for a nicer Easter Sunday, especially following several days of cold, rain snow and sleet. Thanks for the visit and the Easter wishes!
Posted by Buffy | March 27, 2005 9:01 PM
Posted on March 27, 2005 21:01
Sounds like a special kind of day - especially the quilt shop and less rushing. Enjoy!
Posted by Roberta S | March 28, 2005 4:01 AM
Posted on March 28, 2005 04:01
I'll have to blog about it, Roberta. It was a lovely day! Even if the weather hadn't cooperated, we would have had a lovely day. And visiting a new Quilt Shop is always at the top of our list of things to do!
Posted by Buffy | March 28, 2005 10:18 PM
Posted on March 28, 2005 22:18