Before stepping into motherhood, I had a rather idealistic vision of dyeing Easter eggs with my future kids. I pictured them clad in pristine white linen, delicately dipping organic eggs into vibrant natural dyes (I might have even imagined a little coop of chickens in the backyard—how naive!). Now that I’m a mom, I totally get why my own mother opted for plastic eggs; whoever invented this egg-dyeing tradition clearly never had little ones around.
If you’re planning an egg-dyeing adventure this Easter, let me share some wisdom from my experiences. First off, do this outside, preferably in a wide-open space far from civilization. And trust me, it’s a good idea to have plenty of paper towels and maybe even some calming tea nearby. Most of your eggs will end up cracked and resemble murky shades of gray rather than the cheerful pastels you see on Pinterest. Why is that? Because kids have a completely different perspective on the egg-dyeing process than we do!
Here are the real thoughts racing through your children’s minds while they color those eggs:
- First and foremost – eggs are perfect for throwing!
- If this dye looks gorgeous on eggs, just imagine how amazing it will look in my hair, on my clothes, and maybe even splashed across the walls. Mom’s dining chairs could really use a makeover, right?
- Yuck! These eggs smell really weird! Gag, cough, yuck!
- Wait a second—light blue should mean chocolate, right? Let’s crack this open and see. Where’s the chocolate? MOM! WHY IS THERE NO CHOCOLATE IN THIS EGG? WAAHHHHH!
- Wouldn’t it be hilarious if I cracked this egg on my brother’s head? Like, really hard?
- Alright, red and yellow make orange. But what happens when you mix red, yellow, green, blue, pink, and purple? Why do my eggs look like Halloween decorations? This is a disaster! My eggs are so ugly!
- I despise hardboiled eggs! Mom, please tell me the Easter Bunny will bring me something better than these! I’ve been good! (Cue the waterworks.)
- Wow, these colors look delicious. The red one must taste like cherry. I have to try it! ACK! VINEGAR! GET IT OUT OF MY MOUTH!
- Eighteen eggs plus six cups of dye means we should be done in about three minutes. Can I have the iPad now? Watching people open toy boxes on YouTube sounds way more fun than this!
- Splashing in muddy puddles is awesome, but how much cooler would it be to stomp in rainbow puddles inside the house?! I can’t contain my excitement—I’m pouring these colorful cups all over the kitchen floor! This is epic!
Happy Easter, everyone!
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In summary, while dyeing Easter eggs might not turn out as you imagined, the laughter and chaos are what truly make the memories special. Embrace the mess, enjoy the moments, and let your kids’ imaginations run wild!