On Easter morning, I could not help but remember how much Charles LOVED easter egg hunts. I think he is about seven when we go to the event in my parent’s neighborhood. It was a game, a group activity, and it had candy involved so it had all the ingredients Charles’ loved. What is funny now that was a little embarrassing at the time, was how aggressive Charles was at this Easter egg hunt.
Once Charles’ competitive streak was activated, he was unstoppable. Slower kids were out of luck as he dove in under them grabbing at eggs. Fortunately, there were no tears. His basket was literally overflowing, though and while I was a bit embarrassed it was also freaking funny, too.
Then one child finds an egg with money in it which then made Richard’s competitive streak go into overdrive. While Charles loved candy, Richard loved money! Then both of them were bound and determined to find that magic golden egg! I think it was Richard who ultimately found it as he searched tirelessly until it ended up in his basket. It had $10 and he was overjoyed.
I then look around for Charles and he’s already into his basket with chocolate all over his face.
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