Easter

I've always had a sour opinion when it comes to Easter. Of course NOT the religious part.... That's the part I wish we could focus more on.

I realize I'm going to sound harsh here... But REALLY I've never gotten the point. The whole idea is rather cheesy. The eggs, the candy, the nasty pastel colors, and yes, that dumb bunny. 

People say, "Well isn't it the same with Christmas and the whole Santa Clause deal?"

Okay, Yes, I see how I'm coming off as a Hypocrite. But, let me explain myself! Christmas time is known as "The most magical time of the year." The feeling you have, the whole month of December is pure happiness. People are kinder, and more willing to serve each other. It's about giving gifts to those you love and celebrating the birth of Christ. People are constantly baking goodies to share with neighbors and shoveling each others drive ways. You don't see that happening with Easter. There are traditions which help remind us of the true meaning of Christmas. Caroling, secret Santa, the Nativity, spending time with family, etc...

You don't (well, at least I don't) get that kind of feeling around Easter and that makes me sad! You don't hear about those kind of Traditions with Easter. It's all about dying Easter eggs, Easter egg hunts, new Easter outfits, and the Easter bunny. None of those traditions really lead back to the real reason why we celebrate Easter. Am I making sense here?

We are celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ! That's a reason to feel happy!

I guess what I'm trying to say is that I wish the things we did around Easter time were a little more centered around Christ and his Resurrection.

Now to shift gears here.... I hate what Pinterest is doing to the holidays. Bunny shaped pancakes, the perfect colored eggs, Easter bunny costumes, DIY Easter decor. Sure, all that stuff is fun. But, sometimes it's just a little over the top. Whatever happened to the simple times when kids were happy to wake up to a basket full of candy? Now days we are constantly trying to compete with each other and out do each other as parents.  I busted out laughing when I saw what a friend posted on Instagram of what the Easter bunny left for her 6 month old. Then I about passed out when I saw another friend who is about 8 months pregnant also posted a picture of what the Easter bunny left her little baby..... Are you kidding? The baby isn't even born yet!!!! But, man did that kid get a basket, or I should say, a few baskets full. Sheesh...I hope that baby had a good Easter and enjoyed all of his stuff...IN THE WOMB! (rolling eyes) But... WAIT! I can keep going! Another picture I saw was of a two year old boy that looked like he got more stuff, than all four of my siblings gifts combined on CHRISTMAS..... and this was EASTER! What the heck people??

The Easter bunny didn't visit Jenson this year. What??????

I'm HORRIBLE aren't I?!!! Not really..... He's not even 9 months old!! I honestly don't think he was too upset about it.

Maybe next year, when Jenson actually knows what's going on, the Easter bunny will come. But, you can bet your bottom he isn't going to get a whole couch display of crap.

Sigh.... now to change with the negativity.

I do LOVE Easter. I love celebrating Christ's life. I love being reminded that he died for me and that because of Him I can repent of my worldly sins and be able to be resurrected one day like he was. I especially loved this Easter. How special was it that it was also General Conference? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE General Conference. I wish it could happen once a month. Wouldn't that be wonderful?