Happy Easter

I know there will be some families that do not listen to the advice of not having a big Easter gathering. But we are not that family.

I know some still will though, because I made a trip to Walmart yesterday and could not believe the number of “families” that were still shopping together. What happened to the 1 person, 1 cart rule? They do have an employee standing at the door counting people as they enter and leave. But why? When families approach they should send 1 parent back to the car with the kids.

If this makes me a sheep, so be it. But honestly, if everyone isn't going to abide by the guidelines, then what good are they? It's like the old saying goes, it's like having a peeing section in the swimming pool. I would like to see this thing end sooner, not later.

That said, our family did not get together for Easter. We will eventually celebrate Easter with the family. Hopefully it isn't Christmas before we get to do that.

So today, we spent the day at home. Just the 3 of us. However, I did run my folks each a plate of food and dessert. We sat the food down and kept our distance. I would love to sit and visit with them, but since I am an essential worker I refuse to chance exposing them in case I have come into contact with it. I do wash my hands frequently and carry hand sanitizer on me when I'm out. But I know there is still a chance I could pick it up and pass it on.

Our Easter Dinner wasn't our typical Easter Dinner. But it was Keto Friendly and yummy, nonetheless. My Keto Chef got up early and made the Keto Cream Cheese Brownies. My parents are not Keto, but dad is diabetic so that works for him, too.

Ed also made his Bacon wrapped, broccoli stuffed chicken. With a side of broccoli with Gordo's Cheese Dip and deviled eggs. For Mom, Dad, Leo and Ed (who cheated) we also made red potatoes, carrots and onions. And frozen hot rolls.

My Keto Friendly Easter Plate.  I also had a slice of the Keto Cream Cheese Brownies for dessert.

Everyone else's Non-Keto Easter Plate -
minus the deviled eggs, hot rolls and cream cheese brownies. 

They didn't make the photo.

No Easter Egg Hunt, No Easter Baskets, No Grandkids, No sitting around visiting with everyone for hours then going back and getting more food that we really didn't need. In fact, after dinner Ed and I went out and worked on cleaning out the garage.

I am sure we are all going to remember this Easter – the one we spent alone, more than most Easters. I can not say more than any other, as there is one other Easter that will forever hold that memory for our family. On Easter 2003 we lost a very special family member after a long battle with cancer. If you care to read Sheri's story it is still online at http://cagmom.com/cancer/cancer.html.

I hope you enjoyed your day and I hope the majority of you did follow the lock-down guidelines.

Again, Happy Easter Everyone!