Our first Easter as a family of five has come and gone. We colored eggs, had the egg hunt, wore pretty clothes and ate bunny shaped pancakes (good idea Amy). I managed to give my kids candy and then steal most of it out of their eggs/baskets and hide it so that my husband could hand it out at work on Monday. I was also able to include things in the Easter baskets that were of necessity and not just ridiculous gifts with no purpose. The kids got shorts, shirts, and socks and were thrilled that the bunny had been so generous. Most importantly, the kids had a fun day from sun up to sun down and we were able to enjoy some fun family time.
This year, I almost forgot how important Easter is to kids, regardless of their religious leanings. Easter is kind of a mini Christmas for little kids. Schools tend to perpetuate this phenomenon with crafts and stories related to Easter and it is a good thing. Had it not been for Madeline's Kindergarten-fueled excitement about the return of the bunny, I may have forgotten to go to Target and spend a bunch of money on this wonderful tradition.
How freakin' cute is Eamon's little polo shirt?!?! He looks like such a little tiny man in it! And the girls are gorgeous of course. What beautiful Easter dresses you selected! Looks like the kids had a wonderful visit from the bunny and he brought your kids similar gifts to what Gabby got. (Gabby's bunny brought panties and board games. Ask her where Candyland came from and she'll tell you the Easter bunny.) It will be even more fun next year when the toddlers can fully appreciate and participate in egg coloring and more!
ReplyDeleteI love that pic of the three kiddos together! Your family is so darn cute. :)
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