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In-laws are wanting to do their own Easter egg hunt for our kid?

So I’ve spent a lot of time and what not getting ready for Easter. It’s our baby’s 2nd easter, she’s finally old enough to hunt for eggs and understand. I’ve had a little hunt planned out for easter morning, Easter bunny basket etc.. well grandpa and grandma (in-laws) are now wanting to do an egg hunt of their own.. I’m kind of like, in my mind wishing they wouldn’t so she doesn’t get confused. We want her to think of the Easter bunny as coming to our house.. should I just tell them not to this year? Is that rude ? And is it understandable.. with your wee ones, did any of you ever feel that way? Or am I being weird.. thanks !
When I was a kid I remember easter morning being a really intimate time with my parents.. not aunts, uncles, grandparents etc..
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Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
If you choose this to be your battle and push parents and in-laws away you will destroy your marriage and family. Do not be selfish and weird and keep family away. Thank god she has people who love her and want to make her happy! This is not a real worthwhile issue. Trust me.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
It’s not about pushing people away.. it’s just wanting a family tradition for Easter... we wanted to play easter bunny.. not our in laws @Keepitsimple
One thing that would upset me is if they invited your children over and not you. That happened to me for years. @Brassm0nk3y
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
So put the costume on and be the bunny...what are you gonna do? Bake a ham all day and Easter egg hunt all day?? Thank god I have sons that would tell their wives to kick dirt. This is honestly kinda strange to sit in the house and stare at a 2 year old and not be with family. You’re gonna do this for every holiday and blow everybody off??@Brassm0nk3y
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
It’s not like that. We are going over their for lunch after, I just don’t want her to attribute egg hunting and opening up here easter basket to grandma.. it’s something we’ve been super excited to experience and we don’t want to confuse her..I get your viewpoint but not sure why it was so hostile. It’s just her first real easter is very special to us@Keepitsimple
Keepitsimple · 51-55, F
I have three kids, grown now. They got Easter baskets from their grandparents and something from aunts and uncles. That’s the beauty of extended family. Welcome it and appreciate it. please reconsider.@Brassm0nk3y
Fernie · F
@Keepitsimple omG! Where does she say anything about battling anyone?? I can't believe the reactions here to a simple post by a woman who wants this Easter to be a certain way for her and the baby.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
Yes, it’s not about shutting them out.. you should see all the family stuff we do for other holidays..it would mean a lot to us just to have them over to our house and participate in one egg hunt, with one Easter bunny..for the sake of keeping it special and not confusing our tot..@Keepitsimple