Eggs, bunnies, and quotable quotes...

Despite the sub-zero temperatures and a skiff of snow, we took Ethan and Hayley to the city easter egg hunt with the intention that it would be character building to do battle with hundreds of other sugar-frenzied children and their camcorder-swinging parents. As it turned out, the event was well organized and Ethan and Hayley both made quite a haul. What we didn't plan for was the experience that followed the mad dash for the candy. Ethan was still combing through the lawn hoping to find a few more frozen tootsie rolls when he noticed a father and his two daughters doing the same thing but with near-empty baskets that signified a late arrival to the hunt. I asked Ethan if he wanted to share some candy, and without a moment's hesitation he grabbed a giant handful of sweets from his basket and redistributed them over the frozen turf. After spying on the delighted girls when they came upon the patch of recycled treats, Ethan looked up and said, "I feel good inside, Dad."