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It's Easter. Am I heathen for not wanting to go to church?

Getting 4 kids around, then picking at them for not sitting still (when I want to fidget myself), making them behave (when I'm bored enough to act out) and chastising them for bad behavior all the way home...the whole idea just wears me out.

And I'm sure it's not leaving a good impression of church, God or ritual with them either. Maybe we'll worship at home in a way that isn't stressful on Mom.

And I've been up since the stupid cat dragged in a cardinal this morning. The poor bird was still alive. Rustling and squawking are not a pleasant wake-up call. Must get window fixed so cat stays in.

Note to self: yarn needles and French Vanilla pudding

On the fannish front:
Luke is finished, except for embroidering his face. Not bad. Han is next. Or maybe Leia. I'm afraid Vader's going to kick my butt. He's looking like a lot of embroidery.

And I did some writing. The memoir fic is getting darker by the page. The problem is the frst person PoV doesn't let us see *why* it's all happening the way it is. The best I can think of is the Big Expositional Scene where Luke Explains It All. And I do hate those.

Also read in the remix pages. That looks like such fun.

The BNFs are all gafiating around here, and I feel so alone. ;-)
Following the kerfuffles in Firefly makes me glad I never got big on the fandom. Also makes me think twice about vidding. But the vidding has me in thrall even harder than the photo manips do. I literally dream about making videos. I really need the equipment.

Rewrote the ending of "Invitations" so it's a little less depressing. J over at "Imperium" likes slightly less gloomy ends.

The kids are getting excited about the trip to KC. I am too. My dad is too, I can tell. Dollface is crazy about her "gampaw." She's pretty crazy about her "Gampaw joe" too (mom's husband). And Obi is ready to beat him at some more chess.

Upcomings:
Monday, dentist. Velveteen Rabbit dress rehersals.
Performance Thursday/Friday
May 2, cub scout advancement
May 10, mail afghan to jkb
May 17, sister's birthday
May 20, pack and be ready to leave.

Mmm, Wal-Mart brand cinnamon rolls (in the tube) are good. Cinnamony, buttery, and good.


And next year, son wants to do peep art: The Fellowship of the Peeps.
And egg art: The Eggpire strikes back. (Smoochie Han Leia eggs, Luke & Vader duelling eggs, a Yoda egg)

I have a strange son...

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[vysila.livejournal.com]

Nope, not a heathen for not wanting to go to Easter service - at least not in my book. *g* I have memories of being forced into starchy, scratchy Easter outfits that made me look like Carmen Miranda, and being toted to church by my mother to sit quietly through what seemed like several lifetimes worth of boring long speeches by boring old people - heh. I'd run home to my atheist father and beg for release; he'd tell me to change into my jeans and come help him plant trees. Now *that's* a spiritual experience I can appreciate. I do so love my dad. And your kids will be equally grateful to *you* for not putting them through that torture.

Your afghan sounds wonderful. If possible, could you take a pic so the rest of us can see the handiwork?

I love your son's decorating ideas! Creativity abounds in your family, it seems. I saw a really cute egglamb the other day - made my flock quite happy. :)

And best wishes that all goes well with your son's ear surgery next week. I may not be posting for a while but will be thinking of him.

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My girls like Easter clothes. My boys could care less. Obi only wants to go for Sunday School (don't blame him).

We read the Easter story. My kids know exactly what Passover is, and who Joseph of Arimethea is. (Bunny asked "So where does the Grail come into it?"). Rugrats, Prince of Egypt and Indiana Jones school of religious education...

They want to do a seder next year. I can probably manage.
(Obi just wants to ask the questions, i think)

There will be scans of each afghan block and then a pic of the whole thing.
Luke's kinda funny looking, just hair, eyes and a big blank beige face. And Jedi Blacks. (purrr)

Wonder how one puts stubble on a peep?

Thanks for the good wishes on Jonner's surgery. We'll be thinking of you as well. I know you're nervous as your own approaches.