my eggies need to take a bath!

This was our second year coloring eggs at Papa Jay's.  It was a difficult day, remembering how just one short year ago, Mama Deb was with us, dancing to the singing Easter bunny and helping the kids discover coloring eggs for the very first time.

A look back...

Everytime I walk in your door, there is a part of me that expects you to still be there....smiling, laughing, happy to see Katie and Carter.  We miss you terribly.  I want you to know that the kids talk about you a lot...the special bear that you got Katie for her birthday has forever been named "mama deb bear," and the kids ask where you are...often.  They take comfort that I can tell them that you are in heaven, taking care of their cousin, Lily, and their first doggy, Lucky.  The memories are so real, so vivid, I want to reach up and grasp them so I can have more time with you.  I know it sounds selfish.  I know you're not in pain.  I know you're resting.  But I want you here.  I want more time. 

The kids had fun making their eggies "take baths" as Carter said.  He was impatient this year, just like last, and didn't want to wait for them to turn colors. After the eggs were drying from their "baths," the kids went outside for an easter hunt and found lots of eggs with jelly beans, a few chocolates, and "monies" for their new piggy banks!  Then...it was inside for the famous "where did papa jay hide the easter baskets" game.  After a lot of "hot" and "cold" they finally found them inside the dryer.  They both got new Star Wars books (their latest obsession) and lots of fun candy and little toys.  By the time we left, we had two sugar crashing kids in desperate need of nap. 

It was a bittersweet time, but I basked in the laughter and smiles of my children, and found peace knowing that we will see you again, our mama deb.  Thank you Papa Jay for making such special memories with the kids.

Katie and Carter's pretty eggs

The Egg Hunt...

Thanks Papa Jay for our awesome Easter baskets :)



(jellybeans are yummy!)