Easter

Holidays have really shifted in the last couple of years for us.  I come from a family that celebrates every holiday with both sides of the family.  Nate and I have come accustomed to having 6 christmases in two days for the past 9 years.  Now in the last year both of my sides of the family have started to slow down a little.  Both my Mom and my Dad's sides are deciding to take a break from big gatherings.  I know part of the reason is because we are all getting older and busier, but it is a strange transition.  I love the busy schedule of the holidays.  I love being able to see all my aunts and uncles and grandparents and their families.  Now is the time that I feel I want to share the most with them because I want Cooper to have that same relationship with them.  

I do know that these are not the main reasons for the holidays, however, they are a big part of my reasons for celebrating.  I have never really been one to transition well or accept change easily, so this is just another step towards my own growth.  I feel that maybe this new trend will help me develop my own traditions for my family and reenergize my own beliefs toward the real reasons for the holidays.