There is no proper way to recognize Good
Friday the way that we do for other holidays.
That’s true for Memorial Day too; but this holiday weekend is still
different with the contrast from solemn on Friday to joyous on Sunday.
Before I get to the report for today; I’d
better back up and try to add some of the news I’ve missed while working too
hard. I’m only going to do that for
yesterday; since some of that news relates to what’s been going on today and
for the rest of the weekend.
First up, our Thursday at school was mostly
fun and games. The primary grades had
Easter parties; did a little parade; and had an entertainment assembly in the
gym. Our concert band was at the church
again – this time for the Easter social for the seniors. We provided the background music; there was a
magician and an a capella quartet; and we got to spend the afternoon playing
instead of hanging out in our classes – where our classmates were mostly
playing too.
While I worked at the Inn last night, I
missed out on the incoming family we have here for the weekend – though none of
them are staying with us – except for a kid exchange that we’re doing tonight
because all of the kids want to be with their families for Easter morning on
Sunday. We have Jaimie, Kaitlyn, and
Jayden here tonight; which is why this report is coming to you so late despite
the fact that I need to be up early to help out with the breakfast buffet at the
Inn. Uncle Blaine, Aunt Alison, and the
kids are here – and staying at Uncle Mark and Aunt Grace’s house along with
Grandpa Duncan and Aunt Mercy. The Rice
clan is away this weekend; and while Aunt Deborah’s family is here; the rest of
the Johnson and McEwan clans are away.
The Stone family isn’t here for this weekend, and I have to wonder why
not when this is the only holiday weekend of the year when the Inn is closed
for two of the three days. I think it’s
the best weekend for Jacob’s parents, sister, and her family to visit; but they
apparently don’t agree.
Though I didn’t get to do any visiting with
our extended family last night, I did get to do that a bit today – when Michael
and I weren’t busy with the church service or his family. There was lots of work to do too; but some of
that included spending time with our families.
I’m not going to write much about the Good
Friday service at church. Anyone reading
this will know what’s involved unless the services change radically between now
and whenever you’re reading this.
Michael and I sang a duet, but the service is always solemn – as it
should be; and always leaves me feeling sad and uncomfortable. Even the family time for the rest of the day
is affected; so it isn’t exactly a party atmosphere around here for the rest of
the day. That doesn’t mean we didn’t
have any fun; because we did. I’m just
saying that the whole mood is much more subdued than normal.
Michael and I had lunch at his house; and
his parents hosted the Bassett clan for that meal. We worked before and after it; had a bit of
play time too; and then moved on to my house.
Mom and Dad were hosting the family dinner – mostly because they thought
that was fair since everyone else has weekend guests. Once again, Michael and I helped out both
before and after dinner with the work; we had a bit of play time; and then
Michael stayed for some cuddle time with me while we watched a movie with
Jaimie, Kaitlyn, and all six of the younger kids staying here tonight. That includes Naomi, Sophia, and Aiden, and
while Sophia was not invited just to make three couples; that did work out
nicely for Jayden! ;^)
Michael’s working the breakfast buffet too,
so he went home about an hour after the movie ended – after we had the kids
tucked in for the night. After he left,
Jaimie and Kaitlyn sat up and talked with me for another hour, and once they
were in bed; I got started on some must-do family business work along with my
usual bedtime computer and email checks.
The work took longer than I’d hoped, but I did get it done; and now I’m
way past ready to crash.
I’m going to miss out on the Easter Egg
Hunt in the park tomorrow; and pretty much all of the family fun including the
shopping and the buffet they’ll be going to at the Inn too, but Michael and I
owe his parents for letting us have March Break off for our trip; so we’ll keep
putting in the time – especially when they expect to be a bit overwhelmed with
customers tomorrow.
I’ll let you know how that goes; but it’s
time for me to get started on my nap now; so, until next time...
...May the Magi Force be with you!
