Easter Memories
Monday, March 28th, 2016From Monday Mom – Neetika:
Haley is always so excited for the Easter Bunny to come to our house. This year was no exception. And while Hudson didn’t exactly know what was going on, he did love the goodies in his basket as well as the egg hunt. I led him around the yard and helped him gather plastic eggs from the grass. Maybe he was confused, but he went with it!
This time of year I’m often reminded of my own childhood Easters. We had family friends who always had the neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt at their house. I remember those events so fondly. My whole family attended. I always wore a pretty dress. I loved running in and seeing my besties. We had a festive lunch and then it was announced—time to hunt! I’m sure there were squabbles about who got the most eggs and who “cheated” (probably the older boys), but I honestly don’t remember any of that. What I remember is stuffing my face with candy, laughing and playing.
I hope when my kids grow up and look back on their Easter celebration, they will remember them fondly. I try to get them treats they will like and make coloring the eggs a fun bonding experience. I think Haley is really starting to get into our annual Easter traditions and I’m sure Hudson will too in the coming years. While many families enjoy the religious aspects of the holiday, for us it’s just about family fun. And I love any excuse for that.