HE IS RISEN!!! and covered in chocolate

We got up and I was so excited about Easter. I couldn't wait to talk to my kids and show them their baskets full of stuff. They have been waiting for this for days. I woke them up and and they bolted to the couch to see what was inside these empty baskets they have played with all week. first thing they pull out is the eggs and shake them. Some had money some had candy and of course some candy went straight into their mouths. I had to stop them or they would have gorged themselves. They each had one piece of chocolate. Then as I take Sami to the potty Topher comes running in with a chocolate cross. So I took the opertunity to talk about why we celebrate Easter. You know the whole bit Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day all to save us from our sin..... I reiterated with a "Who died on the cross?"... Both of them yell out Jesus with excitement. Then my sweet little Topher says " and He got chocolate all over him." I tell you I love the way a 3 year old thinks it is great.

So we are all ready I am putting some finishing touches on my make up and Sami is on the floor. I told her she needed to get up and put her jacket on so we can go. Next thing I know I turn my head and she is laying on the floor on her back and has thrown up all over her pretty Easter dress. What do you do now.... I throw myself in mom mode and take off the jacket, the dress find another one and let her lay down. I get all the stuff in the car including Topher and come back in grab a blanket lay it on the floor of the car. (ok yes I know it isn't legal but what would you do let your kid sit in their car seat and continue to throw up.) I grab Sami and put her in the car on the blanket with another wraped around her. I have no choice at this point because it is too late to get someone to cover my Sunday School class. We drove to the church and just as I turn in my crock pot of green beans tips over and spills on the floor of my car. Not all of it just a little but UGH! I was going to have lunch at another family's home today and was bringing a side dish but didn't want them to be without though we couldn't be there. I finally get the kids inside lay Sami down on the floor of my classroom and get Topher off to the fellowship hall where I had promised him a doughnut but ended up with a muffin. I could finally breath. And the rest of the day was pretty normal but I did miss out on the sermon which I was bumed about. I love Pastor Buck's Easter Sermons. Well maybe I can catch it online soon. So that was our Easter.

I don't want anyone to get me wrong I love Resurrection Day. I am so greatful to my Lord and Savior for putting Himself on the Cross and taking my place that I may live with Him in Heaven someday. I got to teach this morning in my class to my 4th-6th graders about Peter and why he ran to the tomb. I identified with him...after having tried pretending not to know Jesus and then realizing what he did when he heard that rooster crow. Then fretting over it for days after watching them toucher Jesus and then watch Him die. Hearing the words "He is risen and He is Alive" I too would run as fast as I could to see if it were true. My heart is full this day of admiration and Love for my Savior. I am thankful that HE IS ALIVE! Praise God that I am forgive!