Weekend Recap: Easter!
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This past holiday weekend I did something that I never do….nothing. Normally I’m the Martha Stewart of the family and I will help my mom with everything from the appetizers to the homemade desserts and everything in between. I really enjoying doing it all, but it’s a lot. I’ve been exhausted these last couple of weeks with tons of work and everyday household stuff so it was nice to take it easy and just arrive as a guest.
My parents did a lovely job all on their own and I arrived on time with my pre-made dessert (first for me!) as a hostess gift and a hungry tummy. It was a great holiday and I enjoyed the rest.
How was your weekend? Are you the Martha in your family?
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My living room is one of the rooms that evolved drastically from when we first moved one. Originally I painted the walls chocolate brown and did accents of white, blue and orange. That lasted maybe 2 years.
Our dining room sat empty for months. Okay maybe it was empty for just a handful of weeks and then we couldn’t take it anymore and put in a folding table and plastic outdoor chairs, but in my mind that was still empty.
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im glad you gave yourself a breather 🙂 in my giant family… i am not ms. stewart, but in my little family of the mister and i (plus our wonderful friends) i definitely like to pretend to be 🙂
I am that Martha of our family… wioth my in-laws anyway. Hosted two back to back brunches this weekend and even though it was very simple stuff, my guests were impressed!
Camila- I was a guest, too. But since I was STAYING at my sister’s house I did go Martha by making homemade rolls and brownie bites with homemade marshmallow fondant flowers in the morning before I handed the kitchen over to her.
Link: Primrose Fondant Flowers @ APPLESandRUBIES
Then I just played with my nephews till the guests arrived!
Happy Easter to your family!
Loretta
I guess I’m the Martha. We hosted Easter, and I went all out with the decorations and food. My SIL is equally crafty, but doesn’t bake or cook. It’s nice to take a breather every now and again, though. Glad you could abdicate the Martha duties. Thanks for sharing.
Good for you! I typically do the party planning, but this year my sister-in-law did it all! It was great and everyone had a wonderful time.
Good to hear you took a moment for yourself. Sometimes doing nothing is the best reward.
I’m definitely the Martha of our family, but I think we all have our own Martha tendencies. 🙂
This year, we met a weekend early for Easter. This was the first holiday that my husband and I have ever spent alone, not traveling to family’s house. It was surprisingly nice and relaxing. 🙂 Glad you got to take it easy too!
I totally know what you mean. My parents hosted Easter and I promised to decorate, set up a basketball hoop, and bring an appetizer & dessert (I made mac n cheese cupcakes and cake pops). I cant seem to take the easy route and just make a boxed cake or brownies. Needless to say my husband and I were overwhelmed and ready to kill each other. I may have to relinquish Martha duties in upcoming years.
Super cute table setting! I hosted a spring party on a budget. Super fun! Happy Spring to you!
How nice to take a break! My Mom is usually the “Martha” in the family, and I am the assistant 🙂
Sounds like yours. Had people over for lunch. we grabbed pizza from whole foods and everyone grabbed plates from the shelves. It can be fun to be Martha or Mary.
you did nothing–that is crazy talk. truly i am the same way. was unhappy that i did not have a super cute Easter table this weekend. told my husband that i need to get better at my tablescape skills!
Kelley
The weekend was so nice ….the weather was perfect. Attended church and saw a couple of my friends as well :))) Glad you had a nice Easter!
I do all the holidays. Yes, every one. But it is time for that to change. I love it, but it is getting to be too much. Still we had a lovely weekend.
Yes, I’m the Martha! I made 34 linen napkins for our family dinner this weekend, then hosted 🙂 Taking next year off 🙂 Glad you took the needed break.
Yes, I have been called Martha from time to time. How nice that you had a peacedful Easter with your family. I had a really fun week with my family here. I have two post showing our Easter weekend!!! Love this holiday and I loooooove SPRING!!! Take care and rest up and feel better, Kathysue