staceymackey
Well-Known Member
So last year my son ate chocolate for 2 months straight following Easter. I hardy gave him anything, because of all of the eggs he recieved from extended family. It was crazy, $100's of dollars in chocolate for a two year old! Lovely and kind, but crazy.
This year I made the call early - if you want to give him something for easter, we would prefer something he needs. The easter bunny will be giving him a bunny, a humpty and an egg. As well as leaving a trail out into the garden which we will have to hunt for. Aslo, books, pjs and toy cars. I think that is MORE than enough for a small child.
However, some family members have decided to not give anything if they aren't giving chocolate. Or to just ignore the request lol. Others ran with it and took the time to write him letters and send pictures, which he really loved.
Now I'm left feeling a little bit "mean". If I had my way he would have recieved only one bunny and the rest of the day just family day under the sprinkler with a bbq lunch.
Does anybody else do an 'alternative' Easter? Any advice for coming years greatly appreciated!
This year I made the call early - if you want to give him something for easter, we would prefer something he needs. The easter bunny will be giving him a bunny, a humpty and an egg. As well as leaving a trail out into the garden which we will have to hunt for. Aslo, books, pjs and toy cars. I think that is MORE than enough for a small child.
However, some family members have decided to not give anything if they aren't giving chocolate. Or to just ignore the request lol. Others ran with it and took the time to write him letters and send pictures, which he really loved.
Now I'm left feeling a little bit "mean". If I had my way he would have recieved only one bunny and the rest of the day just family day under the sprinkler with a bbq lunch.
Does anybody else do an 'alternative' Easter? Any advice for coming years greatly appreciated!