Day 81: Easter overload

 M refused to wear his blazer and shirt. Sweats and t-shirt prevailed.

Wow. I'm finally sitting down after a whirlwind weekend of Easter activities. Saturday AM we had our first of what would end up being three egg hunts. We spent Saturday afternoon at another egg hunt and that evening dining with some family friends and catching up over old times - such a special treat.

 Dying eggs

 Egg Hunt #3: Our house

Sunday we went to mass...absolute nightmare - not going to lie. My kids, who are usually really good at church, were horrible. Hundreds of people + baskets full of sugar = Mom crying/trying not to throttle children in front of fellow mass-goers. After that ordeal, I decided we needed a break and so we packed up and headed over to the beach. It's amazing what a little sunshine can do for the soul. Two hours later, I had completely forgotten about the chaos of Easter morning and was grateful to be a little bit sunburned and a whole lot more relaxed.

 Yes, the Easter bunny brought M&P a teepee...it's a long story.

 Peeps: Sugar-laden deliciousness

 A little R&R (with jellybeans, of course!)

M&P buried in the sand and loving it!

Tonight we had our own Easter dinner complete with ham, asparagus and fruit salad. The kids miraculously gobbled up everything, which is really shocking! Everyone is now tucked into bed and I'm close behind.Wishing Dan were here to help us celebrate but thankful today that he's safe and that his Easter care package actually arrived in time for the holiday!!!