Tison Tales: There's little relief; give us reprieve

Emma, Colt and I escaped to Indiana for a long weekend last week. It was a really good break from the chaos. I was exhausted and overwhelmed, so one of the first things I did was take a nap! The kids played with their grandparents, and I was able to return to my happy place.

On Thursday evening, after a messy spaghetti dinner, the kids and I headed over to spend the evening with my high school friend, Raina, and her two adorable kids. It was a fun evening watching the kids and catching up on life. The next day we met for lunch so just the two of us could chat. I loved that time. I really miss her. She is definitely one friend I hope to always have in my life.

Later that afternoon, the kids, my mom and I went shopping. I found Colt's Easter outfit and some cute clothes for the kids and we got some art supplies before heading back t o my parent's house. That evening, we ordered pizza, did some bunny crafts and colored Easter eggs.

On Saturday morning, we visited the Easter bunny. Colt was more receptive to this one. He would not go near the Easter bunny in the mall. We then played at the park for a while and had lunch. It was another great day!

On Sunday, we went to church. Colt lasted a good amount of time, but the extra-long Palm Sunday reading got the best of him, and I took the kids out to the car right before communion. After our usual iHop breakfast, the kids searched for Easter eggs before we hit the road.

I hope to go for another long weekend sometime during the summer.