The Easter Bunny

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In honor of Easter I thought I’d share one of my favorite most memorable Easter stories–the day I discovered the truth about the Easter Bunny.

I was about 7 and I thought I knew it all. We’d been singing about Peter Cottontail at school all week and in my mind he was hopping straight for my house with presents galore. And he had exactly what I wanted-colored eggs with candy inside, a sparkly Easter basket, chocolate candy, a chocolate replica of himself that I would slowly eat, Peeps, gum, toys, more toys and more candy. You get the idea.

(In hindsight, how in the world did I think he could hop with all those presents? I had seen the movie Mary Poppins and I think I thought the Easter Bunny was carrying a purse like hers that appeared to be normal-but was in fact a bottomless pit.)

I woke-up on Easter morning to a spread. I’m ashamed to say, I was not impressed. The Easter Bunny/Peter Cottontail had the audacity to bring me CLOTHES for Easter.

To add insult to the injury, among the clothing was a jean on jean ensemble. What I would refer to today as a Canadian Tuxedo. My fashion sensibilities were offended (even at that young age I had a strong sense of what I would and would not wear). And worst of all, I was stuck with it and I didn’t even ask for it. The beautiful Easter basket forgotten, I let it rip.

I hate the Easter Bunny! Doesn’t he know I would never wear jean on jean?? Furthermore, why is this even an issue since I did not once mention clothes in my Easter wishes! Basically, in all my 7-year old glory I threw a temper tantrum.

Since the Easter Bunny was long gone (probably giving the presents that were meant for me to some other kid!), my mom received the brunt of my fury. She tried to get me to focus on all my other goodies and to let me know that it wasn’t nice to hurt the Easter Bunny’s feelings. Well, this jean ensemble is hurting my eyes! No matter what she said to calm me down, I had a response.

Finally, she said something that left me speechless.

I AM THE EASTER BUNNY!!!!! 

And with those words my childhood ended and I became an adult.

Ha yea right. I shut-up, apologized, and then believed her made-up story that she was just a representative for the Easter Bunny. That explained why she was always carrying around those bottomless pit purses–she was in cahoots with the Easter Bunny. Was she Mary Poppins???

My favorite Easter Bunny!

10 thoughts on “The Easter Bunny”

  1. Ah, Easter memories…that is what holidays are about! Tramatic Easter Bunny moments, Rotten Eggs, Easter Beer Hunts, etc.
    I can’t recall the EBH ballad from this year (too many B’s) but last years was memorable. The names have been changed to protect the teachers:
    “Hear Ye, Hear Ye. We are about to embark on the most challenging event of the season: the 2nd annual LaFairfield Harbour Easter Beer Hunt. The Easter Beer Hunt, or ‘The Hunt’ as it is often called, originated from the deepest, darkest parts of Northeast Maryland and was brought to this region by the dreaded DeWeinekie Clan. The Hunt has passed down through time (and much gnashing of teeth) and made its way to the Mischievous AuGoodwyn Clan. The Olympic Committee has once again turned down The Hunt as an Official Olympic Event, but the competing challengers know that the finding and drinking of beer is a show of true athletic ability.

    There are only 2 rules to the event: First, you must wear an Easter Bonnet. Second, you must carry on Easter basket. Do you have the appropriate gear?

    Good! Then let the games begin!!!”

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  2. The Easter Bunny (aka your parents) thought you would simply look magnificent in the “Canadian Tuxedo”!!! Just think your brother and sister probably were just as traumatized by their outfits. Sure we were trying to make ya’ll triplets. We wanted to be sure ya’ll looked alike so no one felt slighted. Your brother probably was the most traumatized. Just think he was dressed similar to you and your sister. Your dad and I are glad we having made lasting memories that ya’ll can share and laugh about, even we are the brunt of the laughs. This shows your great affection for us!!! I am getting ready to go through family photo albums. I will see if I can find a picture of you in that magnificent Easter outfit, so I can post. The photo is hilarious. That is one scary Easter Bunny! You need to post one of the other Easter Bunny. As always we love you bunches.

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    1. Does Dad have any idea that you are calling him an accomplice in the selection of this outfit? It sounds like a solo mission to me. I guess he could be guilty by association. 🙂

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      1. You know your dad loves to stir a pot. I am pretty sure he was a willing accomplice. He probably egged it all on and loved every minute of it!!! He was probably enjoying being the hero Easter Bunny!!! I am sure you were probably like dad I can’t believe she just said that and he probably said, honey how could you? The whole time knowing he egged it on!!! But, that’s what we love about him. He keeps us on our toes!!! Yes, he knows I have posted this. I let you know his response latter. I am sure it will be interesting!!! As always love you bunches!!!

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    1. Click on the link in the post that says Canadian Tuxedo and you will see examples of what it entails. Basically jean on jean (jeans with a jean shirt and jean jacket) 🙂

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