Note to self : keep the Easter Bunny out of the pantry.

This picture was taken Easter 2 years ago.  It's crazy to see the difference in little j. (I also see the difference in myself, but let's not talk about that.....) He's growing up so fast- literally before my very eyes. I remember thinking in this picture how he was getting huge, no longer my baby...4 going on 8.  He's now 6 going on 28. What happened???

The crazy concepts he comes up with and understands are beyond me. It is really hard to remember sometimes that he is just 6...(almost 7) and can act accordingly.  One minute he's discussing that the hebrew calendar is different therefore there might be a discrepancy between the actual resurrection day and the Easter Sunday we celebrate (which he later figured out was not the case - meanwhile, I was like, huh?!? )  In the next breath he's hyperventilating because he is embarrassed he had been calling one uncle another uncle's name... on top of "losing" at croquet. (No-one else was keeping score.) He's a paradox for sure. So much just a little boy with all these big thoughts going on....

 

Hunting for eggs has become twice the fun in our house.  j. became a pro this year.  No longer overlooking them but really seeking them out. It was pretty fun.  He was great with his little brother..."helping" him find them and then cheering for him when he did.  j. got lots of candy, (of which I tried to use as bribery, but didn't work since "he doesn't like any of it anyway". Sooo, who do you think will be eating it???) books, a puzzle, and other odds and ends. a. got books, bubbles, and Annie's Honey Graham Bunnies in his basket.... to which j. exclaimed. "I guess the Easter Bunny had to raid our pantry again..."  Geesh...

I got a few new books too. Twilight, the Director's Notebook. My equally obsessed friend (who shall remain unnamed because of her secret obsession) got it for me for Easter...(Ha - we are BOTH pathetic.)

But I do look forward to reading it.