Sunday Scribbling:
“I just don’t get it…”
On March 16th our local park had an Easter Egg Hunt scheduled. Our neighbor told us about it and we planned on going. A few days before, though, our area had a lot of rain and it was rescheduled for yesterday. Our neighbors weren’t going to be able to go, but I still planned on taking my gang. All week long it was a big topic. They had this wonderful fantasy of how it was going to be. Sadly, that fantasy was turned into a kid’s nightmare.
The Hunt was scheduled for 4:00pm, so I planned to get there for 3:30pm, and we did. As we were walking towards the pavilion we heard a siren go off and we saw all the kids and parents storming the field of eggs. I hollered at the kids to run, but they were so confused. It wasn’t time for the hunt, and they knew it. What we saw let us clearly know that it was time for the hunt, much to our dismay.
The kids returned from the field looking upset, heartbroken, and angry. Not only did they start the hunt ahead of schedule, but most of the parents were picking up eggs for their kids as well. The intrigue of finding the prize eggs was too much, I guess. Selfishness took over and instead of an innocent Easter Egg Hunt, we were faced with a bunch of greedy, good-for-nothing-parents, perpetuating the same in their children. I understand parents helping the little kids, but not the bigger, older ones. It was quite disheartening.
I just don’t get it.
My Solution: We returned home and I dropped off the three eldest. Then Davey and I set off for the Outlet Mall and Walmart where I got Webkinz, chocolates, and prizes for the eggs that I planned to fill and hide. Last night Papa hid the eggs after I filled them, and this morning they had a blast trying to find them.
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What kind of freaky competitive parents are your neighbors? That is so strange and a little disturbing. I am glad the home made hunt went well!
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It wasn’t my across the street neighbors. LOL But, the neighbors of the community SUCK for the way they behaved.
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I’m sorry the egg hunt was a bust – I can’t believe parents were scooping up extra eggs for their kids – pathetic!
Glad you guys had a great time at home anyway.
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People suck. Just not you.
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how ridiculous is that?!
i’m so sorry.
and i’m glad that you guys were able to
get the kids some fun back :]
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That is crazy! How terrible!
Glad to hear you still had a good Easter!
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That’s the way it used to be back home when my daughter was little. We decided like you did to have egg hunts at home, sometimes with the neighbors kids too. I’m sorry your little ones had to go through that.
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I know exactly what you mean. I don’t understand why parents feel the need to grab eggs. The only parent that should be on the field are ones with toddlers/babies that need help. Eve then, I’ve seen some really greedy parents stepping over little ones & fighting to grab the eggs first.
Some people just suck.
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I wish what you posted was the exception, but it isn’t. At least not in our experience. Many parents get competitively “stupid” at these things.
What is the half hour early thing all about?! That is such a pet peeve of mine. I have often daydreamed about running for a city or township council position just to make sure community events are communicated well and executed properly. ARRGGHH
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… and they are the people breeding the adults of the future … how scarey is that???
Your kids are so fortunate to have YOU, you’re a sweetheart!
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WTH? Why would you pick up eggs for your kid? Geesh. Talking about missing the whole point of the event.
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I think it’s more fun (and sane) at home anyway. We had a good time.
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Yup. I have witnessed that in the past too and no longer attend our community egg hunt. Now, we plan our own egg hunt amongst friends. We each contribute $10 per family and make our own fun! The dads hide the eggs and it takes the kids forever to find them. :)
Way to save the day Mommy!
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That really stinks!! Poor kids-I can only imagine how disappointed they felt!
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Sounds like every scheduled large egg hunt I’ve heard of lately. It is ridiculous what happens at these things. We used to have a truly wonderful one here in town when I was a child, and by the time my kids were old enough it had become the fiasco you describe.
I bet they loved their own special hunt much better.
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That just plain sucks. How can parents actually expect their children to grow up into honest good people if they don’t set an example. The idea of parents helping their kids cheat on a freaking Easter Egg hunt is beyond me.
I’m sorry your crew got hurt by that insanity.
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That’s terrible! How disappointing for the kids!
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The home Easter hunt is the best one! At least it is controllable!
After your reports, I am so glad I never ventured into the community version!
A great post!
Gemma
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nuts. totally nuts. I have been finding that this word here has become increasingly useful in more and more situations in my life: CHILL.
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I can totally relate. Our town had a similar fiasco at last year’s hunt. The parents were worse than the older kids. In the rush to get started, they trampled a poor little girl in front. Dumb asses.
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