I love holidays! I love that they are usually accompanied with time off work for me and time off school for my kids. This year for spring break we relaxed. There was no vacation getaway, no planned adventure. Dustin and I did have to work, but we were able to sneak one day off with the kids and we spent it at home, enjoying our kids (actually -1, Ryan was in New York). I like it like that.
All the commercialism really bugs me sometimes. This Easter I was really bugged! I'm not sure why. It's not like something sparked it. Well, I guess that's not true. A few days before Easter Sunday, one of my 4 year-old students came up to me all excited. "Teacher, guess what? My mom is going to pick me up after work and take me to see the Easter Bunny!" I smiled. His enthusiasm was contagious. He continued, "And, I get to tell the Easter bunny what I want for Easter!" Those words were like a brick to me! When did Easter become like Christmas? I was all sorts of confused, but hid it with my burst of fake elation. I didn't want to crush his little spirit. I spent the rest of the day wondering if my own children understand why we even celebrate Easter.
However, I am grateful for that little experience. It gave me an opportunity to reflect on why I enjoy Easter. It made me try harder to remember why I was celebrating this certain holiday. Because of a 4 year-old, my efforts turned to my own children, and my Primary children. I wanted them to think differently, to really focus on Jesus Christ. I feel like I tried harder this year. That always feels gratifying.
Other highlights of the weekend were: several egg hunts, Easter dinner in the Salt Lake valley with family, and a cousin sleepover. Nothing grand, but memorable for us!
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