When you consider the lengths that IronHubs and I go through to spoil our kids on their birthdays (we built a maze in the backyard!) and other holidays, you’d think we were neglected as kids. We weren’t. We’re just crazy. Case in point: today’s Easter egg hunt involved a bike ride to various locations within about a mile’s radius of our house and required Big Boy and Little Boy to solve riddles, read maps and think strategically. And just how did all those eggs get hidden? Oh, yes, the Easter Bunny got to go for a really early morning run.
It was 5 am, so I was full of reflecty-ness.
I was really worried somebody else would find the eggs hidden at the bus stop! Strangely, no one else was out this early on Easter morning.
The clue leading to this one said, “I am white. I am at the end of your street. Dogs like me.”
Four sweaty miles later, I’m ready to go pick ‘em all back up!
I told the boys they had to empty the dishwasher before they could hunt for eggs – I’m so mean!
The first clue was found at a park.
Working together to solve a word problem.
Some of the eggs were more hidden than others.
And where were the baskets? Back at home in their bedrooms!!
The Easter Bunny went CRAZY at the Buy-One-Get-One Lego sale.
I hope you’re all having a HOPPY EASTER as well!!
tri like mary says
What a cool Easter egg hunt! Your kids must have loved that!
Aimee says
That is the COOLEST Easter Egg hunt idea I’ve ever heard about! I am totally doing that with my boys next year!
Wow..that’s some Easter basket! 🙂
ratherthecouch says
OMGP!!! (That’s my new acronym) That is the COOLEST Easter egg hunt ever! You have a few lucky boys!
Rose @ Eat, Drink, and Be Meiri says
That egg hunt is AWESOME! WHat a fantastic and fun idea!!!!
Jogging with Fiction says
This is amazing and genius!! I hope your kids appreciate how awesome their parents are!
ajh says
I want to be your kid. This sounds like so much fun! You are certainly building wonderful memories for them. And a maze on their birthdays? I did scavenger hunts (not nearly as cool as yours) but never a maze. You are surely in the top running for parents of the year.
Matthew Smith says
That looks like a lot of fun. Way to go, mom!
Michael says
What a cool egg hunt, and the kids and you got exercise to boot! What a GREAT, fun idea!!
Annette@(running)In the Right Direction says
Okay…that is such a fantastic idea! I love it and hope I don’t forget for when my kids are a bit older!!! Awesome mom award…I may post a link on my blog…so cool!
Alma says
You and IronHubs are the most kick-assest mom & dad ever! What a cool way to do an egg hunt! Definitely writing this one down to save for later 🙂
And you are one cute bunny 🙂
Happy easter P!
The Green Girl says
Okay, you guys seriously seriously rock. That is the coolest Easter egg hunt ever.
Michelle says
What a great and creative idea!!
Christi says
That was a great easter egg hunt! I should have done that for my nephews!
Big Daddy Diesel says
Thats just awesome about the easter egg hunt
canyoncairns says
So cute! You’re a wonderful parent for putting in the time and effort to make this adventure happen for them. 🙂
Laurie says
If you ever feel the need for your family to expand you can adopt me… and my 4 kids and my husband too… you’re family is just so neat, you do the coolest things! And without a doubt you are the cutest Easter bunny, where are your ears though? 🙂
Teamarcia says
Super fun hunt! You are the best kind of nut! My kids would be wild for a hunt. Like that. Awesome!
Small Town Runner says
You have got to be the coolest mom ever!!
The dishwasher is pretty funny! lol that is something i would make my kids do …if I had been clever enough to deliver eggs all over the roads around here 😉
You always amaze me with your creativity, P.
Lancer!! says
Awesome, P. Looks like your kids had a great time and came away with a great haul. I kinda’ miss Legos. B-)
-L.
Johann says
That is really super! We can also go a bit crazy with the spoiling thing for those special days…after all, I’ve got one child only.
Colleen says
What an awesome idea! 🙂