Easter 2009

Well Easter is over and done with and thankfully there weren't too many sugar induced tantrums or meltdowns.

The day started with a little girl stumbling into our room at some ungodly hour in the morning and a little boy staggering in about 7am.

Duane's parents were coming up at 7.30am for breakfast, so we all huddled in our bedroom so that none of the Easter surprises were revealed too early. Once the Il's had arrived, I did a double check to make sure that Easter Bunny had put everything in the right place and had taken a bite of the carrot that they kids had excitedly left out. Everything was good to go so we released the children.

Grace was overwhelmed with excitement, desperately wanting to go back into her room to check if Easter Bunny had been. We had been using him as a bribe for the last few weeks. Telling her that he was coming every night to check if she was in her bed or not, if she didn't stay in her bed he wouldn't know that she was here and wouldn't leave anything for her on Easter morning. She did suggest that he could just look in our room and see her there, so then we had to explain that the Easter Bunny doesn't go into Mummy & Daddies room because they are adults and he doesn't leave presents for them. It worked most of the time, not sure what bribe to use once the whole Easter incentive is over though!!

The kids hurried into Grace's room and found a letter from Easter Bunny telling them to grab there baskets (we had made them at playgroup that week) as they were going on a hunt! There were clues leading all over the backyard and inside the house. Grace hunted away, eagerly searching for the next written clue. Xav was keeping up the rear, still not really sure what was happening but excited to be involved.

They were directed from the kitchen to the bedrooms, out the front and out the back. The last clue lead them out to the letter box where Eater Bunny had left the big finale. 4 hollow eggs for each of the kids and a new toothbrush each (conscientious Bunny that he is!) and strict instructions to brush after any chocolate consumption. Mum and Dad weren't left out either, they each were left a Lindt Bunny - Yum!


The kids also received a Lindt Bunny from the grandparents and some socks from Nanny in Tas. Happiness all round.


The kids were over the moon with their loot and eager to rip off the bright shiny packaging and devour the white chocolaty goodness. Easter Bunny had just been reading about the ethics of the cocoa trade and therefore was only leaving White chocolate this year.

Damn Internet and it's information.

After stuffing their faces with chocolate, we all headed out the back for a great big pancake breakfast.



The rest of the morning was spent relaxing and then a nice big afternoon snooze. The afternoon and evening were spent at the Dews with the Truets, enjoying a nice dinner together. The kids had a few more Easter treats and had fun playing together, then it was time to head home and crash after such a fun filled day. Also time for Mummy and Daddy to enjoy their special treat from the Easter bunny.