Good Friday

I apologize for not answering to comments this weekend, unfortunately it’s going to be a bit hectic with the traveling and family time, but I promise I will get to them on previous posts!

Today all of my family members had off from work, they get Good Friday instead of Monday for Easter. We had already had plans with my husband’s side to spend the weekend, but we missed spending time with my family last weekend for….personal issues which I will get into at a later date.

Thankfully my mother and oldest brother decided we would have a get together today. Initially it was going to be dinner, but because we were to leave for my mother-in-law’s, I asked if we could have like a lunch instead. They happily obliged.

I wasn’t suppose to be the one to cook, but somehow I’m always delegated as the chef for all family functions these days. I really need to stop being a good cook, I could use a break occasionally. I personally would have made a much simpler spread, but my mother bought it all, so I cooked what she thought everyone would like.

Our tradition since we were kids was to eat fish on Good Friday. My Nonni (which is grandparents in Italian) were very religious and that what stemmed this tradition. I think I was the only one to follow this today in the family. I made the chicken chow mein dish (something I would have never made for today if it were me). Some salmon with cream cheese on bread, cod, all sorts of shrimp preparations, calamari, asparagus, vegetable pancakes, pita with hummus, rice and then later on dessert.

Now, I was happy to do all this and it was delicious, but I will admit my menu would have been a bit different. But everyone seemed to enjoy everything and it was an amazing time together. The kids got spoiled with chocolate and gifts, Valeria gifts and not so much chocolate. Though she did get a small package of Hershey Eggies which I ninja’d. My husband doesn’t know yet, but wait until he reads this!

I always forget to take pictures when I’m busy cooking and running around like a mad woman trying to make sure things are done and people are fed. I really need to start just snapping more photos and carrying my camera with me everywhere. Damn it! Speaking of that, I forgot to bring my camera to my mother-in-law’s. D’oh!

By around 6 PM, people were getting ready to leave and we really needed to hit the road before it got too late. Especially for Valeria. We left the city around 7 PM, making a quick pit stop for grumpy pants not wanting to be in her car seat. Quick diaper check (Niente), but man was she hungry. She wanted to be fed by my husband being held. Let’s just say it was a bit chilly for all that nonsense, though we did it anyway, enough for her to calm down and get back into her car seat. Then off we went. We saw quite a few cops along the way, but the drive on the highway was smooth. It was good and we made it in great time too. I love car rides and traveling, but man I could have napped the whole way! I didn’t sadly.

We made it safe and sound, my mother-in-law got to spend some good quality time with Valeria tonight. They were having a grand old time, laughing and playing together. It was really nice to see. Plus, my mother-in-law bought her a nice little summer outfit. I’ll take a picture when I can of it. It’s too cute!

Anyway the day was amazing and lots of good quality family time. I’m going to call it here because I’m utterly exhausted.

What did you do for Good Friday? Any weekend plans?

Ciao!!