I had originally hoped to make this blog a weekly occurrence, but it's looking like the update schedule is going to be more bi-weekly. Real life keeps getting in the way. This week, and last week it's been my turn to see the allergist and respirologist. Nothing serious, just routine check ups since I have asthma. My respirologist is actually going to be seeing less of me. I'm doing so well he lowered my medication and only wants to see me once a year.
Now on to the fun stuff. This year's Easter basket at my house isn't going to have much in the way of candy. I'm making molded chocolate suckers for the kids, and I bought some peeps. That's it for the sugar rush. There is way too much candy out there that either one or both of the kidlets shouldn't have. What I do have lots of is fun outdoor toys. Evie is getting a bathing suit and some swim diapers, while Liam is getting a sand mold and shovel set. I also have play dough eggs for both of them. The big thing that will have Liam excited is a strawberry planter for year round, in the house strawberries. Strawberries are his favourite fruit, and second after bananas for Evie.
With food allergies, something like an Easter basket shouldn't be about what the kids can't have. You may have to get creative by doing things like making your own chocolate, or not giving candy at all. The strawberry planter is something my kids will get years of enjoyment out of, and the toys will (hopefully) last through the season. I'm really looking forward to celebrating the holiday with my family, because that's really what it's about. I'll be posting a shot of the final basket sometime this weekend.
