Retake
Birthday/Easter Combo… I Demand a Retake Somehow, when my birthday falls on Easter, it gets completely absorbed into the chaos of the holiday. Instead of basking in my birthday glory, I spend the day cooking, cleaning, and working my tail off. I woke up early to get a jump start, planning to write a bit and enjoy a quiet cup of coffee before the household woke up. But the kids were all up early too, and with them came loud shouts of happiness over their Easter treats. Before I knew it, I was in the kitchen trying to pull together Easter dinner with Tim, my son-in-law, and three boys all underfoot… not exactly any chef’s dream. As the saying goes, “Behind every great man is the drawer I’m trying to get into.” Truth. When my head was just about to burst, I politely asked if everyone could get the hell out of the kitchen. They scattered, and I was finally able to finish prepping a meal for a small army. Just as things were settling down, everyone reappeared, with gifts. I opened a beaut...
