Happy Easter Bunny-less Easter

Celebrating holidays has proven to be a bit of a challenge over here. One would think that since all the decorations, candies and toys are made in China, there would be plenty from which to choose. Not the case, or at least I just haven't found the right stores. We celebrated a quiet Easter with one of the Sulzer families at a very family-friendly restaurant. There were several other families, all with kids and the owner had crafts and baskets filled with candy for them. We strolled along the canal afterwards.

The girls have been relentless in their belief that the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus are real even though many of their friends and some of the teachers are telling them their beliefs are in vain. Katie finally cornered me yesterday and demanded I tell her the truth. I asked her if she was sure she wanted to know the truth. There was a slight hesitation, but she nodded. So, I told her and I saw her age before my eyes. I instantly regreted telling her. She then asked if that meant Santa wasn't real. I told her as long as she believed in Santa then Santa would continue to come to the house. Tears sprang to her eyes and then she said "Well, at least I've still got the Tooth Fairy!" I didn't have the heart to shatter any more dreams.