Remember that ONE Easter....

This morning I wasn't awaken by fighting over peeps, arguments over nasty flavored jelly beans....

I wasn't bothered with "Can I eat my chocolate bunny before church?"

I didn't have to listen to whining because I would have said "NO!" "You will get chocolate on your brand new Easter dress."

I didn't have to get on to the kids for playing with the toys in the easter basket instead of getting ready for church.

Nope

NONE. OF. THAT

Why?

Well, we didn't rush out and buy brand new frilly dresses this year for one.

The 12 or so in the closet? They are perfectly fine.

There were no fights over candy in the easter baskets because...

Well, there are no baskets.

That's right.

I sat the kids down yesterday and told them that there was NO bunny hopping around outside with easter baskets in hand.

They looked at me and said "Is it a man dressed up as a bunny?"

uhh, although that is pretty creepy....NO!

There is NO SUCH THING, I told them.

Of course, I could sense a teeny bit of disappointment but it would soon fade.

*actually, I think I was disappointed more than they were....not because he was FAKE but because I had to tell them. 
Ugh! Parenting is not fun sometimes . . .

My kids know the real meaning of Easter.

If you ask them they will tell you that Jesus died on the cross, was tossed into the cave (tomb) on Friday and rose again on Easter Sunday. 

They will also tell you that he lives forever and EVER....amen!

See, they know.

We no longer have to keep the charade going.

Easter is not about bunnies and eggs....

chocolate or frilly dresses....

It's not even about peeps. (sigh)

It's about him.

HIM AS IN JESUS!

JESUS AS IN THE ONE THAT DIED A CRUEL AND AWFUL DEATH FOR ME...

FOR MY CHILDREN

FOR YOU!

Of course, I would never deprive myself err I mean my kids of a chocolate bunny or 12.

We will munch on a bunny if I decide to buy one.

Heck, we will even hunt a few eggs. (as we did)

But 

JESUS will be the one thanked and not some fluffy oversized rabbit with huge feet.

Don't worry...

I also told the kids to keep this (Easter Bunny not being real) to themselves.

I would never want them to rain on their friend's parade...

That's a job best suited for a PARENT!

bwhahahaha!

psst...This is the very first Easter in a VERY LONG TIME that we are not in church.

*Sick kiddo and hubby is working*

I feel odd.

I feel... just like... I am supposed to be doing something MAJORLY MAJOR (wink)  but I overslept or something.

Imagine that!

Happy Easter, Y'all!

HE IS RISEN

P to the S: Much to my surprise, they didn't even ask about the toothfairy or Santa.
hmmm....maybe they were scared to ask.

Ya know, kind of like.....Don't ask Don't tell---- (plug the ears) BLAHHHH WE CAN"T HEAR YOU

we still get the goodies!!

That time is coming though....
Baby steps