Oh, to stand!

I just saw my child do one of the funniest things I may have ever seen in this journey of motherhood. I caught a glimpse of Norah in the bathroom. I did a double take when I investigated closer. I saw her peeing at the toilet standing, facing forward, and leaning just a bit. She declared "I want to pee like Simon". I almost busted a gut laughing, but the seriousness in her voice and expression told me she really wanted to pee standing up. I told her that girls must always sit on the toilet. Oh, the tears at learning that she cannot stand to pee. I told her she does not have a pee-pee and she is not a boy. Girls always sit to go to the bathroom. She was not behaving badly; she was not mischievous. She was thinking and her wheels were spinning. After some hugging and comforting, the bubble bath distracted her from her disappointment.

Then, into the tub she goes. Spray and clean the accident. Throw the clothes in the laundry. This was not on the straightening, cleaning, prepping, and cooking list!

I am hosting Easter Brunch with a small side of Norah's birthday with Eric's family. I love Easter. I love ringing bells during this time. I love Easter brunch. Eric's family pitches in. Here is the menu:

Breakfast:

At church after service

He is Risen Rolls (at home)

Appetizers:

(not a fan, I'd rather people eat most of the food I've prepared)

bacon wrapped sausage

hard boiled eggs (perhaps deviled eggs)

Main Event:

ham

cheesy potatoes

french toast bake

egg basil strata

spinach lasagna

homemade applesauce (my pork lovin' family adores applesauce on the side)

On the sweet side:

fruit plate

homemade cinnamon rolls

frosted almond cake (for b-day purpose)

jelly beans

For the glasses:

mimosas

juice

ginger ale

(I even purchased leeks for potato leek soup. And the beans for bean and ham soup. I sure hope there are leftovers!)

Last weekend Simon said "and our postcards will come in the mail". He was full of anticipation and excitement. I have in the past sent them Easter fabric postcards each year; and they are displayed on the mantel as our Easter decorations. So, I spent this morning with Norah in preschool making them so no pairs of eyes would see what I was doing. I pulled off the total mail surprise with mail from my house to my house. Whew!! They also know to expect an outside egg hunt. Have all items, just need to fill and mark eggs. I don't do candy; Simon won't eat any and Norah will eat all.