I have a saying in our house, "Treats aren't 'treats' if you have them all the time." I LOVE that any treat is a big deal. I love that they get excited when we go to the bank because they'll give us Smarties to play "name that tune" if they're ever falling asleep in the car. They get 1 Smartie for every song they guess and we listen to the entire song.
Easter egg hunts are a little difficult for me. Because of my background in growing up obese, I am very committed to my kids understanding healthy food choices. I try to let them enjoy treats, but I feel I have to do some deep breathing or something while they eat them. It's a little embarrassing, but it's true. I had planned to take them to the city easter egg hunt and we arrived right as it started. I had NO idea how huge this was going to be! There was a ton of candy and a TON of people. By the time they were out of the car, they 'scored' with 4 Tootsie Rolls each and were THRILLED!
I think they each had 2 eggs. Look at those smiles. Setting expectations low--it pays off.
They were all smiles on the way home.
Later that day, we went to my parent's house for the annual Beckstrand egg hunt. My sister, Tiffany, and I had brought our own eggs and my mom had some as well. There was a TON of eggs to hunt. It went on forever. I had hidden some money and toys and things as well as a little candy.
I loved watching Ethan sprint from egg to egg. He was in heaven. Sydney would prefer salty foods all day long (which is why I put her favorite, Annie's Cheesy Bunnies in eggs) but Ethan always wants her leftover dessert that she doesn't finish. What a good pair!
I was snapping photos constantly.
Lyla was playing with Dad on the trampoline while the hunting went on…and on.
These kids had a ton of loot!!
Sydney's first experience with candy jewelry…it was eaten right away.
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