If we were having coffee, I’m afraid you would have to listen to me vent. I’ll try to be short.
Today is Easter Sunday. I grew up Catholic so it’s a big deal for me. Or at least it used to be. Now I just try to keep it alive by observing it…by not letting the day go by unnoticed. Usually that means an egg hunt for the boys, a lunch or dinner out, and maybe the park. Well, the boys’ dad was also raised Christian but has decided he doesn’t want anything religious in his life (of course, Christmas is different because it means gifts for him). He has gone along with things for the past six years. Now, he is very reluctant but he hasn’t said anything…he’s just been rude (to me) and has put up a bunch of obstacles. It’s almost 7:30 PM and we haven’t had our egg hunt or baskets yet. Chris is brooding because he wanted dim sum for lunch but the restaurant was crowded, over an hour wait, so we left. But he wanted dim sum and has made the day unbearable for us all because he didn’t get it.
Now don’t get me wrong, I would not force a holiday on anyone if they said they preferred to not observe it. That’s fine. But say something! Don’t just go along with everything then change the rules in the middle of the game! That’s confusing for all of us, especially the boys.
There’s more but this is enough. For now.
I’m currently reading and greatly enjoying The Secret Life of Charlotte Dodd (at least I think that’s the name of it) by Holly Kerr. Review to follow this week. That’s about it. No movies or shows. How about you? Have you had the problem/experience of one person in a family not wanting to observe a holiday? How have you dealt with it? Are you reading anything yu can recommend?
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Ugh… I’m sorry for all of you that such an obstacle is being put up — there are plenty of ways to celebrate the more secularized parts of the holiday with it being tied to spring, the return of sun and life (and today would have been such a beautiful day for an outdoor egg hunt!) without getting bogged into religious connotations that might not hold meaning to all involved – especially since it is a part of the boys heritage (and I assume their tradition previously as well). Grrr…. I’m sorry you’ve been having to deal with that.
I’m.. not really reading anything right now – but I NEED TO. MUST get my nose back into some books.
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Pete historically over does something the day before a holiday, and then lays up all day on the holiday. When we were young, he’d party and stay up too late the night before drinking. Now days, he overdoes physically some way and ends up sick, sore or something. 😦 And today was no different. Yet I still enjoyed my Easter. Went to church for a play, dinner on the grounds and an egg hunt for the little ones. Had a visit from my sister. Relaxed around the house. Was nice, even though hubby was grumpy all day.
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I do so understand your frustration! Hang in there, my friend! Wish I could tell you it gets better–it doesn’t.
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How lovely to see you smiling face in spite of your frustration. I too remember the sunrise services especially environmentally areas. One I remembered was on Table Rock. I think of EASTER as the beginning of spring. Relax it won’t matter tomorrow that egg hunt had to wait until a little later. Good Luck! Hugs!
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I’m sorry to hear about your experience.
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Unfortunately the people the boys’ father is being most unfair to is them. How does your daughter feel about it? Maybe the two of them should have a talk and figure it out. I’m sorry that your day was such a let down. Hope the rest of the week is better
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Oh my…
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