Gosh, I remember the days when my kids were smaller and I'd take them to Easter Egg Hunts. I didn't even bother bringing them until they were like 5 because by 5 I knew they could go out and get their own eggs. I didn't want to go out there in the craziness. Pass.
But then other parents WOULD go out and scoop up all the eggs for their kids. It's like, hi, your CHILD is supposed to get the eggs, not YOU. Obviously it's different if you're bringing a toddler, but a five-year-old can get their own crap, thanks. Why there wasn't a rule for NO PARENTS after your kid is five is beyond me.
I am so glad those days are over, let me tell you. Other parents pissed me off so many times when my kids were small. They could be so damn entitled.
Anyway.
Now my kids are 16 and 21. Naturally, I do not take them to Easter Egg Hunts. Would my 16-year-old still go if they offered it for older teens? Oh, heck yes. She always did awesome at egg hunts. She'd watch the other kids go to one area and she'd run off to the spot where no one else was and get a ton of eggs. I think she did Egg Hunts until 12? That seems to be the cut off.
I still do egg hunts for my kids at home. I throw a bunch of eggs out in the backyard and they are savages. They'll push each other over. My son does not care that he's shoving a girl out of his way which is fine, because my daughter will attack him if he dares to grab the egg she was about to get. It's frightening. (They did not act like this in public egg hunts, I promise. I would have not allowed it.)
I used to fill the eggs myself but now I buy the already filled eggs. Much easier.
After the Egg Hunt we went to my parents house for food. We didn't show up empty handed. We always bring rolls, deviled eggs, green bean casserole, and pie.
It was a fantastic Easter, and even better? Tomorrow means the chocolate goes half off. I need to stock up on Cadbury Cream Eggs.
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Such a great tip on stocking up when the Easter candy goes on sale! So worth it and I want more Jelly Beans and love these chocolate eggs too! You have a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteI so remember the egg hunts and the parents. When my older teen was 3 he was scared to collect the eggs.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest daughter did an egg hunt with my grandkids, and it turned out so fun too. I just had to join in for a quick laugh. Stuff like that makes memories for life.
ReplyDeleteHaha! looks like fun moments! I think egg hunt for adults too would be great! I mean adults-adults. LOL
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks like a really awesome moment! I’m sure kids did enjoy a lot!
ReplyDeleteEgg hunt sounds really awesome even for an adult this would be so much fun!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter. I haven’t been to an egg hunt in several years. It always seems like Easter weekend falls on my ex’s weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this great information about Egg Hunts! As a wife and mom, I can totally relate to your experiences with crazy parents taking all the eggs for their kids. It's so frustrating when they don't let the children have their own fun. But it's also great to hear that there are still opportunities for older kids to participate in egg hunts. I can definitely see my own older girls getting excited about that! I love the idea of bringing homemade dishes to family gatherings - deviled eggs and green bean casserole are some of my favorites! And I couldn't agree more about taking advantage of the post-Easter chocolate sales. Cadbury Cream Eggs are a must-have in our household.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day! I miss having little ones at Easter time.
ReplyDeleteHaha, it sounds like this was a great day for you guys! :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I guess that egg hunts can be brutal. I can't watch something like this. But kids have so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI remember when I was a little girl my parents would take me to an easter egg hunt, at our church it was so much fun. It seems like your family had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteI remember the days of our big egg hunts! The kids were so serious about these egg hunts! We ended up color coding eggs and using other methods to make it fair and so no one was left in tears!
ReplyDeleteWhen my kids used to attend and get so excited with egg hunting in malls and hotels, it's a bit stressful on our part as parents as other parents were too serious about it, missing the fun spirit of it. haha!
ReplyDeleteI haven't been to an Easter egg hunt yet but I'm planning to have one at home for my little kids.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter. We do Easter hunts at my daughter's home every year and the kids have a blast. I've never had a stressful experience when my parents used to take us to an easter hunt at church, it was always fun but I'm sure some parents can make it stressful at times.
ReplyDeletethat is so wonderful that they still love and enjoy this ritual (even if in a brutal way!).. i get the brutal part well with my own brood as well!
ReplyDeleteI never thought to stock up while the eggs are on sale! Total lifesaver. The kiddos are never too old for any holiday!!
ReplyDeleteThere are Easter Egg hunts for older children/adults, and they come in the form of "Escape Rooms"!! Okay, maybe not the same thing but finding the clues and puzzling things out can be as rewarding as finding hidden Easter Eggs. If any of you haven't tried them out yet, my DIL highly recommends it and maybe it can help recapture that same excitement of uncovering things well hidden!
ReplyDeleteAs a Hindu family, we never celebrated Easter in India. However, I know, I would have been the winner if we played this egg hunt game 😃! I find those decorated eggs so cute 😍.
ReplyDeleteEverything Enchanting ❤️
Sounds like you've mastered the art of Easter fun! Your family traditions and your daughter's egg-hunting skills make for a delightful read. Enjoy those discounted chocolates!
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