Easter for a Mom of four

I was asked to post the message below by Julia; one of the super moms of the ecovillage. Hope to have Easter pics to share. It was a wonderful day!

Well, as many of my neighbours know, my dearest husband is often away on business. He happend to be away for Easter this year as well, allowing me some joyful one on four time with our young family. (Yeah, the youngest is 5 months.) It has been a little hectic with a series of meetings for our village, having the easter bunny drop by for a visit and then finding out that the Tooth Fairy is also visiting tonight. (How does one keep up?) I have had many neighbours help me out today from offering me a cup of tea and a brief rest to hiding the kids eggs for our community Egg hunt.

After a full day of chocolate eating and tooth-knocking-out-trampolining(it was loose already), I adventurously went to a play at the Cultural Centre with all four kids. After that belly busting and smile inducing fun, as part of our Easter Celebration we went out to dinner. On the way home after a both grueling and enjoyable adventure, I was cringing at the thought of my messy home and wondering if my in-laws had arrived yet. As we pull into a parking spot, I see a number of kids playing and sent the oldest two off to play until called. About ten steps later, I am offered help carrying the baby into the house where I am greeted by Auntie B and another neighbour cleaning my home. My neighbour also takes my garbage up to the curb (a 300 foot trip) and Auntie V assists in folding a mound of laundry. Forty minutes later, baby is sleeping (Thanks Auntie B), beds are made, kids are chatting happily and I am having a cup of tea. What a wonderful way to be greeted as I come home. My gratitude to all.