Usually this time of year I am running around trying to put my house into order, so that we can host my family for Easter Dinner. I try to get to my Spring cleaning early, and we work out how many tables to set up and decorate.<\/p>\n
\nThis year, it seems that we may all go to our separate corners for the day. Normally we have 30 to 35 people here, but I sense the younger generation would like to be making their own choices rather than arranging to celebrate where their parents gather.
\nIt seems odd, after fifteen years, to be planning a small meal. Dear Husband’s children have chosen not to blend into my family. When it became apparent that my family would not be here, we asked his children if they wanted to join us. One of his sons is in Florida, and one will be in Seattle for the week. That leaves one son and one daughter and their families. I don’t think it’s going to happen though. DH’s daughter and her family have just moved to a new home. I bet they will want to have Easter dinner there.
\nSo….we’re free! Think of all the opportunities open to us. I only hope that no one turns to us three days before Easter and says “What time is dinner??”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Usually this time of year I am running around trying to put my house into order, so that we can host my family for Easter Dinner. I try to get to my Spring cleaning early, and we work out how … Continue reading