Once Upon an Easter

The day was quite beautiful, and a whirlwind too!  We decided to forgo the whole dying of eggs, and Easter bunny baskets.  You see, we have a fabulous family Easter hunt for the little peeps, so Mr. Fixit and I felt this was plenty enough goodies for the 2 year old and the 8 month old.  Here is the rest of the story:

We began the day with church at 7:30 a.m.  After all, what else could one do after Baby "L" stayed awake most of the night and "K" decided that a 5:00 a.m. wake up call was in order?  My aunt and uncle were visiting from the night before, so they joined us.  Then I gathered some breakfast items, and began the process of packing for Grandma's.  Meanwhile, Mr. Fixit and my uncle were hitching a trailer and loading cattle.

I then started gathering the arsenal of supplies required to take two small children to Grandma's for the day.  Things like snacks, toys, diapers, extra clothes, portable crib, diaper bag, bibs, spoons, milk and on and on.  I packed all items in the car, so we could dart out, after Mr. Fixit was finished.  We were on the road!

About halfway there, I realized that I forgot the Easter hunt items.  You see, each family brings items for all the children, age 10 and under, for the hunt.  Ours were sitting on the cabinet by my purse, which I neglected to bring as well.  *Sigh*  So, we stopped at the local ShopKo and I promptly purchased 18 child toothbrushes.  By the way, I bought the entire inventory of child toothbrushes!

Next we headed to our rented location for our family meal.  As I washed my hands, my wedding ring slipped off, into the drain.  Yup, "All gone!" as "K" proudly proclaims these days.  Thankfully, Mr. Fixit was available, and promptly retrieved my ring.  I decided it might be safer in my pocket, for the remainder of the day!

The hunt ensued, of which, "L" slept for 2 1/2 hours in the arms of Aunt "B."  He was tired, after all, since he was up most of the night.  We enjoyed some dessert and snacks at Grandma's, then headed home.  No nap for "K," and the only other casualties I endured was dropping my plate at lunch and a crashing highchair tray. 

That night, upon unpacking the car, I discovered that I left my jacket behind at Grandma's.  The remedy I would like to prescribe for myself is sleep.  Too bad that it could be a few more years removed, according to experienced parents!