An Easter basket full to the brim

Despite being up late watching Mark Whalberg in Shooter at Vivo City last night, T and I were up earlyto bring K and C to the children's Easter mass at 8:15. It was a good idea as the children enjoyed being led out of the church for an age-appropriate sermon - although, it was a layperson saying it, and from what K said, the speaker did not seem to have made a meaningful connection with the kids. But it was good to have an early morning and after mass, we went for Cedele brunch and sailed easily into one of those coveted window booths for our eggs and pancakes. There was still time for leisurely rest at home, during which K and C showed us the beginning of Matilda.
Then it was off to the Ms Easter barbecue luncheon-swimming party-and egg hunt at Leonie Hill. Lots of food - barbecue chicken, grilled fish, lechon kawali and grilled liempo plus spaghetti, cheese sticks, aligue pasta and lots of dessert. Kids and adults alike seemed to havelots of fun, and though it was rained out towards the end, everyone had a good time. And because the kids begged us for extra time with the playmates, we made a day of it with the Ms, the Js and P.

We got home at 5:30, and since M was home, T and I decided to go for a much needed run on the track, even though there was a bit of a drizzle. Party leftovers for dinner plus T's yummy greek salad. And the best part? After six weeks of zero chocolate, I finally indulged in delicious dark chocolate with blueberries and cranberries. Yum yum yum.

Here's to keeping that awareness of the new Easter life that each day brings in the week ahead, and after.