Easter with sunshine

Easter was a hoot this year for Francesca. She still is figuring out holidays and why we do things different when they come and what the heck all the candy is about. Who ever thought of giving children candy before they are even awake had to be an aunt or uncle and not a parent. Frannie was good about the "just one bite" rule from her easter basket candy and had fun with the toys more. We put her candy up on a plate and she was motiviated only by the fact that if her basket was empty she could go on an easter egg hunt. Lou's parents and niece Janine came to visit this year and that also made the day more festive. Frannie didnt like the mass at 7:30 b/c of all of the people or the egg hunt at the capitol lawn but she enjoyed the day with all of the sunshine. I just have to remember that she is still a very little girl and new experiences with crowds or things out of the normal routine are challenging for her. One of her 3 year old  mottos is, "Sometimes big sisters need help and sometimes big sisters dont." and I commend her for being so aware of her needs. This weekend was also special b/c I brought home two chicks to try out. I didnt know how things would end up with them (dog, child, husband, many possible threats to their lives from the elements of disease) and wanted to see how we would adjust. As of 7 am this morning, they are alive and peeping...one does have a wound on its sturnum...more to come about the chicks soon and pictures too. Frannie is having a great time with them in our family.