Easter Preparations

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I relocated to Connecticut for my job in February. My parents spend the winter in Arizona and finally returned home to the East Coast this past week. Since we hadn't seen one another for three months, it was Easter, and my birthday right around the corner, my parents spent Easter with me here in Connecticut.

For the first time in my life, I felt like such an adult, preparing for their arrival. From furiously cleaning my apartment, to buying bagels and cold cuts at the grocery store, to making dinner reservations, I meticulously made sure everything was perfect for my parents. I guess in some ways, I wanted them to see just how grown up I've become and know they taught their daughter well.

The weekend was really wonderful and I guess what I realized was all the preparations didn't really matter. What was really important was just being able to spend a great weekend with family. I won't lie though, it did make me feel pretty good when my parents called after they arrived home on Sunday night and said, "We had an absolutely wonderful time and can't wait to come again!" Mission accomplished - I am officially a qualified and successful hostess - and my parents are so proud! But I won't lie, once they left to head home, I passed out on the couch. Being a hostess is exhausting!

Happy Easter everyone!