This week my kids have been learning about how Jesus was 'brought back to life' by God in their preschool and how the Easter Bunny is God's helper. Confused? So are they!
Yesterday I frantically took Macy to the vet after an hour of her shaking and wondering if she had eaten something that she wasn't supposed to. Having just dealt with Hurricane's death the kids are a little obsessive over death. But because of Easter, my kids now think it is OK if you die because God will just bring you back to life. I had to spend half an hour explaining to my kids that's not what happens.
Nic is traveling and this is the 3rd Easter in a row I have spent on my own. I quickly ran outside and threw (yes threw) plastic chocolate filled eggs all over the lawn. I got to see their faces as they ran around excited and I got to explain the life and death lesson. I hate the fact that Nic's job takes him away at times like this. Last year he missed every holiday up until Labor day. This year I have been lucky enough to have him not travel until now, and I miss him not being here I miss the fact that when the kids get a little crazy he can help calm the situation. I know there are going to be many more times like this that he's going to miss out on and it makes me sad for him and the kids.
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The Easter Bunny is God's helper? That's a new one to me. Sometimes I think these sorts of stories/ lessons/whatever sometimes go way over the kids' heads without the adults even thinking that this type of subject matter may be confusing to them.
Too bad you have to do it all on your own right now and that Nic is missing it all but thank goodness your kids have YOU around to straighten out the details and make their day with an egg hunt!
I'm so sorry Nic's gone again...and again. And how confusing for the kids about the easter bunny. Ugh. Wish I had advice for you, but instead just sending you a hug!
That is confusing about the Easter bunny. I wouldn't be sure how to handle that one either. Sorry about Nic being away. I know it must be tough.
I'm so not looking forward to the Easter Bunny/Santa/Tooth Fairy "reveals". The fact that the first two are so unrelated to the actual holidays they represent doesn't help... But the Easter Bunny as God's helper is kind of hilarious. I'm just picturing Jesus with his apostles and the Easter Bunny. Come one - just stick the Easter Bunny in the Last Supper image. Are you laughing yet?
As you know, I'm about as religious as a doorknob! but even 'I' think that telling the kids that the Easter Bunny is God's Helper is rather blasphemous! Are you sure that the teachers didn't say 'Hallmark Helper'????
It must be tough for Nic as well, knowing that he is missing all these holidays with the children, but I know sometimes you truly do suffer when he is away....perhaps you need to hire your own Bunny as a helper??
hugs & kisses
Thank goodness for our secular pre-school! My two older kids went to church with their dad on Easter and came home with these little party-favor nails representing Jesus' crucifixion. Ummm... I'm not okay with my kids hearing stories of a man being tortued to death for "their sins"... ugh.
I hope the kids had fun, anyway, and that Nic will be here next year!!!
I bet they loved the egg hunt! I know what you mean about Nic missing the holidays. I know it's hard on all of you.
I am from Eastern Europe and always leave the Easter Bunny explanantion to my "american" husband... I feel like I have enough traditions to teach them...
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I remember a Guardian headline once that read 'when you die does your child think you go to heaven, hell, or back to level 5?'. I think that's about as helpful as suggesting the Easter Bunny is God's helper!
Thanks for the early morning giggle!
Can you tell me what Macy looks like? I have a White Pit Bull named Macy. She was the problem child at a rescue I volunteer for.
One day I was asked to look after her for 2 days. It is now 9 months later. I already had 3 other dogs. ;-)
Dan - you can check out a pic of Macy on this link.
http://fergiesims.blogspot.com/2008/12/marley-and-me-or-macy-and-me.html
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