Easter is Hopping This way

It seems that each year the holidays roll around faster and faster. Now that we have three little ones the effect seems multiplied. Every holiday you are suppose to think of something fun to do, or decorate, or plan a family function, maybe presents,,aaaaakkk.

Don't get me wrong I love doing things for my kids. We love to craft and make things together, and the especially love anything that has to do with decorating for a special occasion. Whenever possible I try and teach them the true meaning behind a holiday. We have also tried hard to balance teaching the meanings with letting the kids be kids and have fun. For example, we still have presents on Christmas, but we try not to go over board. We have taught them that the real meaning of Christmas is Jesus' birth, and that we feel it is a time to rejoice, reflect and give to others.

This past Christmas my two oldest kids made a pile of cards to send to wounded soldiers that were in the hospital. As they all get older we hope to do more things that revolve around giving instead of just receiving. I would like to take them to volunteer at a food bank in a year or two. They would do it now, but they are a little young yet.

The Easter I am trying to keep it simple. I think we will go through some of their Bible Story DVD's and read alongs. I also bought them the Velveteen Rabbit on DVD tonight. I am going to hide it somewhere in the house and have them "hunt" for it.

I will let you know how that goes!

Happy Easter!