Let’s be real, our kids are utterly spoiled. As soon as Christmas wraps up, we brace ourselves for the sugary flood of Valentine’s Day. If parents genuinely adore their little ones, they’ll be visited by a leprechaun who leaves treats in March. (I must not love my kids enough, since every St. Patrick’s Day, I’m met with disappointed glances as my leprechaun-less kids head off to school, shoulders slumped. Seriously, there are just too many holidays!)
Then comes Easter, which truly takes the cake. Not only do we have to load our wild children up with even more sugar, but we also have to pretend that a gigantic bunny has made a late-night visit to deliver the goods. Honestly, a giant Easter chicken would be more believable since chickens actually lay eggs (still bizarre, though).
But we go through the motions anyway. The extravagant Christmases, the Valentine’s chocolates, and even the elusive leprechaun if you’re the “Mom of the Year.” We do it for the sweet rewards—stealing the good candies (like Reese’s eggs) and discreetly tossing the not-so-great ones (looking at you, blue peeps) after the kids are finally asleep.
I mean, we do it out of love too, but let’s be honest, it’s mostly for the candy.
Humorous Tweets from Fellow Parents
Here are some humorous tweets from fellow parents who share that slight annoyance about Easter, while also secretly relishing those late-night jellybean snacks.
- When you reflect on your proudest parenting moments…
- Can you really fault her when your lunch looks quite similar?
- And then there are those delightful messes.
- Spoiler alert: It’s probably not chocolate.
- But this kid definitely knows how to play the game:
- Is it a crime scene or did the kids just give themselves six new cavities? (Truth be told, the first option sounds better.)
- Go search for more eggs, sweetie! Mommy just needs to grab something from the pantry!
- Savage.
- Don’t question our parenting skills.
- When you think your kids may have overdone it…
- Agreed. There’s no debate here.
- In bulk.
- Hmm. IDK.
- A mother’s love is boundless.
- Ah yes, the adults at the egg hunt. More thrilling than Game of Thrones.
- Enjoy, kiddos! Mommy loves you!
So, happy strange bunny-candy-delivery day to all! May your homes overflow with laughter, Starburst jelly beans, and every chocolate bunny imaginable. (And zero Peeps, please.) I hope your day is everything you dreamed it would be. My kids will likely battle it out over the last egg in the yard and indulge in sugar until they’re sick, just as it should be. And I wouldn’t want it any other way.
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Summary
This article explores the amusing yet complex relationship parents have with Easter candy, highlighting the chaotic yet joyful moments that come with the holiday. While parents may feel overwhelmed by the sugar rush and the antics of their children, they secretly enjoy the fun of it all, including the occasional late-night candy raid.