I know. I know. I know. Easter is a special occasion where kids should be allowed to be kids, which definitely fits into my philosophy of everything is healthy in moderation. But why does our culture suggest that kids must consume ungodly amounts of chocolate and candy to truly enjoy any holiday? With the risk of being called “that mom,” this a culture norm that I disagree with.

Last year, our Easter bunny brought my one year old puffs, yogurt melts, and cheerios. He was totally ecstatic to discover that the easter eggs were filled with something, much less something very yummy. He loved the Easter egg game so much, that we continued it for a couple of weeks after Easter. This was just fine for me since he was getting “healthy” foods in his eggs.

As Easter rolls around again, we have obviously upgraded from baby foods, but we still have not graduated to the typical candy. This is what our Easter bunny is bringing for my two year old:

• Blueberries
• Grapes
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Fruit Loops
• Teddy Grahams
• Granola Bites

My husband does insist that our little one have some chocolate on Easter, so we will have one golden egg, filled with something of my husband’s choosing. But if it is up to me, that egg will be hidden very, very well. 🙂 But honestly, I know my little one will enjoy the fruits and cereal the most. Sugar cereal is definitely a “special treat” in our house.

So what about your Easter Bunny? Is he breaking the candy rule this year?