Notice I didn't capitalize it! I hate the worldly easter party. It would be so great to get back to the celebration of Easter,the resurrection of our Lord! Todd and I decided to not do any thing eastery at our house and focus on the real reason to have joy. It was going well until at soccer practice they had an ("easter egg hunt") colored egg hunt. "ok" I thought no biggie, but made sure the kids knew to just call it an egg hunt. (am I getting cynical?) We went to church and out to eat then made resurrection cookies before going to bed. The kids got up and were happy saying "happy Easter" and they didn't have a single monetary gift from us. We watched "Matthew" on DVD for the 3rd time this week while food was cooking to be taken to family. Long story shortened...at Sue's we got more candy than CVS has in stock and for the rest of the day all I heard was" Can I have more candy? or can I have this candy? or when can we have more candy?" Aaaaaagggghhhhhhh! Betty gave them very little candy but got them school supply's. Ann and Danny gave them more candy and I am sure our neighbors will with all good intentions give them more. If people feel they have to spend money to give joy then give the cash equivalent and make the joy complete. Please...I would have much rather got a tattoo than 60$ worth of candy that will be pitched in the trash. Maybe the name should be changed to eatster!