Matthew Munson: Easter and family traditions
As Easter approaches and the academic term comes to a close, the religious significance of this holiday holds little weight in my household as we do not practice any particular belief. However, my son is very excited about the abundance of chocolate that is associated with this occasion and will be indulging in not one, but three Easter egg hunts which is making him incredibly grateful and content.
Every year, our neighbors and their little ones join us for an egg hunt. The Easter Bunny helps us organize it, and this year, Bryan was old enough to participate in hiding the eggs. The Easter Bunny was happy to have Bryan's help, and we all had a wonderful time on Good Friday. We've been living here for six years, and we feel grateful to have such a lovely community of people around us.
Bryan always has the pleasure of joining his grandparents for a small Easter egg hunt, which gives him the chance to spend some quality time with them. Although they see each other often, these traditions are priceless memories that Bryan will always cherish and perhaps continue with his own kids in the future. This year, I'm taking charge of the third Easter hunt that's just between Bryan and me. Since we already had an egg hunt with our neighbors, I wanted to mix things up. Instead, I've come up with an Easter quiz where Bryan has to answer a range of questions, from easy to hard, in order to earn himself some yummy chocolate treats. This way, we get to spend some quality time together, use our brains, and do something unique.
I'm excited for the upcoming Broadstairs Food Fair happening this Sunday. It has become a regular activity for us to indulge in some delectable treats by the seaside and later on spend some time in the park. By the end of our two-week vacation, my companion might have had enough of me, but we'll have some wonderful memories to cherish.
Last weekend, we had the fortune to visit Bryan's brothers and sisters, which is always enjoyable. Next weekend, they are coming to our place to celebrate Bryan's birthday, which we couldn't celebrate on time due to some reason. Naturally, Bryan is thrilled and excited about this plan, and it makes for another exciting event during the holiday season.
As the forecast indicates rain and wind, I've decided to take things one day at a time. If we're able to participate in an activity, that's fantastic. However, there are numerous other options available. Currently, Bryan is occupied with constructing a 9,000 piece Lego set and heavily playing the game Risk. The game consumes so much of our time that I even dream about it. Nonetheless, I refuse to protest as it limits our screen time. Therefore, I promote these types of pastimes as much as I can.
I also find family traditions to be very important, as I mentioned earlier. These are the memories that stick with us and bring us joy when we reminisce about the past. When I think back to my own childhood, some of my favorite memories are the Christmases spent with my family. We had certain traditions that we followed every year, and while I miss those times with my grandparents, I'm glad that I can pass on similar traditions to my son, Bryan. These traditions help us to stay connected to important moments from our past and to each other.
During the pandemic, the structured routine that we had created together was disrupted, but some customary activities still continued. Birthdays, holidays, and other special events remained important to us. Even recently, while I was running errands with Bryan in Ramsgate, we stumbled upon a park during our walk. Luckily, we had thought ahead, and Bryan had brought his football with him. Whenever we pass by this park, we always make an effort to play a game of football. It's a chance for us to enjoy each other's company, live in the present moment, and just have fun.
