Holy Thursday

Today was Holy Thursday and it was a busy day.

This morning of course we woke up late so were running around like some crazy people trying to get out the door and where we needed to be on time. Brandon was off so at least we were all going to the same places.

We made it to Danny's school with just a few minutes to spare. I was taking cupcakes to his class and while his teacher knew his friends did not so they were all quite excited to see me come in with cupcakes. I left them with Mrs. Hayes so that she could pass them out when she was ready for them to have them. I was glad that Danny came home and said that they were delicious! I love it when something works out and I always worry that it will not. He was actually supposed to be out today, but they were making up the Friday that the school lost power so he was out early at 12.

We headed to John Michael's school and made it with a few minutes to spare. He had a regular day so he was there till 2. I made cupcakes for his class too and he said that they were yummy. He was really glad that we had a few left over at the house. When we picked him up they were picking up liter for Earth Day, which I thought was great. Danny wanted to walk down and get him so I stayed at the top and watched and let the big brother have his fun. I felt so bad that I was unable to take pictures for the school this morning, but I had promised Brandon some help in the yard and I also had to be back to get Danny at 12. Hopefully they understand. I did let them know that even though my boys will not be there next year that if they needed pictures all they had to do was call. Hopefully they will, I love doing things for the schools and would love to do even more.

Well, tomorrow is Good Friday, and Earth Day and I am having a scrap night with Amy, which I am VERY excited about. I cannot wait. Today I was also able to get Danny's shoes swapped out so now we are ready for Easter and First Communion! A definite plus and a lot of deductions from the stress levels. We also went by one of the nurseries that is close to our house and we got a tulip tree, FINALLY! I am SO SO excited. We should be planting on Earth Day and if all goes as planned we will be!

Well, I am off to bed. I am pretty tired and tomorrow will be a busy one. I am excited about a three day weekend with my men. Before I go to bed I will be saying a prayer for all of my friends and family. The holidays never seem to be without loss, please remember my mom's friend who lost her brother, and my friend whose husband lost 2 aunts in your prayers as they get through the next few days.

What do 4K and Cub Scouts Have in Common?

EASTER EGG HUNTS!

So today started with some serious storms that had me leaving my house thirty minutes before hand, and still arriving at Danny's school at the same time. It would have been a great day to be lazy, but that was not an option, it is all good though! It was a GREAT day for me and my boys which is what matters the most!

John Michael's class had their Easter Egg hunt and an Easter picnic today. Of course it was all moved indoors, but they did not care and it was still a lot of fun. The only reason outside is always a little nicer is because they can run around, but of course they still made some track marks. They each got to find 12 eggs, of course some found more some less, but we rounded it all off and they all should have ended up with 12. YAY! We added their goodies to the little bags we made Monday and they should have all definitely been on a sugar high by this afternoon. I know John Michael could not wait to get in the car and get those eggs open. They also made the croissants with the marshmallows that help explain the story of Jesus in the tomb. It was really great, and John Michael could not wait to show Daddy and Danny and teach them so we made some at home tonight too!

We got Danny from school and rushed home to get done with homework, and then get ready for scouts, where we were having an Easter Egg hunt on the playground. The boys' went in for a few minutes so we could get the eggs hidden, but then they were able to go outside and RUN! They all had a blast! It is always nice when everyone can get outside for a few minutes. It was a little wet still, but at least not raining.

Well, now we are home and watching the weather yet again. It is funny when I was young I loved this and would watch and wait and was ready to chase storms one day. Then I became a mom and realized the importance of being weather aware. Which is what I will be tonight. I am also baking cupcakes for both classes. I was going to make icing but am going with the canned option so that they all get done and can have cupcakes for Easter.

Well, as soon as all of this is done I am off to bed. Right now I have 24 done so I am halfway there. I am also washing baseball uniforms so that they will be ready for tomorrow night. I will say a prayer for all of my friends and family before I go to bed. Please say a prayer for a friend of mine, her husband lost 2 of his aunt's this morning, both suddenly and unexpectedly. They are amazing people who have a very large place in my heart and seeing them hurting breaks my heart. I love you guys!