Lesson Of The Easter Bunny

As Easter nears we have been talking about the Easter Bunny. Yes, I know the meaning of Easter is not the 'bunny'. However, at the age of two it is all that matters. They sat on his lap at the mall and much like Kaden's liking for Santa the Easter Bunny is no different.

It is love.

Kaden brings up the Easter Bunny in conversation. He looks forward to him coming to "KK's house". I am explaining he won't see the bunny as he only comes after we are all sleeping. Kaden doesn't care. He is making a list! He has pointed out a few items at the store questiong if the Easter Bunny will bring as a present.

Where did he learn the Easter Bunny will be bring him gifts?

Yesterday was one of those spring days we long for here in the northwest. It was blue sky and dry. I decided to take the boys on a wagon ride. It was a first for Ashton. The boys thought it was fantastic with the slight wind and sunshine across their faces.

We were half way through our walk and Kaden huntches down in the wagon. He is looking down the road. He whispers, but I cannot hear him. I ask him to speak up. He is getting excited. I look ahead. I see nothing.

"Mama! KK see the Eader Bunny!"

"You do! Where?"

"Dere, Mama" as he points right next to me.

Again, I see nothing.

I continue pulling the boys and past the bunny.

Kaden looks behind his shoulder watching the bunny in the distace. I still do not see him.

"Kaden what did the Easter Bunny look like?"

Kaden stretches out his arms. "Ummmm.... he was at big."

"The Eader bunny is ack (black)." He says with a 'you should know' tone.

There we have it... I guess I am a nonbeliver as I could not see the Easter Bunny. He could only be seen by my son- who believes in all the magic the surrounding world offers.

Or maybe. Just maybe.

I have always assumed and looked for a white bunny; and today I was corrected. The Easter Bunny is black.