Editor's Note

Hi Everyone,

Let’s talk Easter Bonnets!

This week my son and I created a Minecraft Easter Bunny ‘Bonnet’ for his school parade which was held on Wednesday.

I’m sure many of you out there have also been part of the excitement of this crafty Easter tradition – paint splotches on the carpet, sticky fingers on couches, half-complete projects abandoned . . . and there you are at 9 o’clock in the evening glueing last minute accessories onto the masterpiece!

It’s a wonderful tradition, and I truly enjoyed spending time with my son, watching his eyes light up as a cardboard box was transformed into a Minecraft-inspired Easter bunny.

Squares were wonky and excess glue was making the paper creased, I found myself trying to correct his placements, make it perfect – but then I stopped myself and let go – this wasn’t a display of great parenting, this was an expression of creative joy, a project for him.

When we got to school, he was proudly wielding his bonnet, which was actually more like a mask, and I watched as his friends gathered.

Everyone was showing off their hats and other kids were keen to see what it was like inside the Minecraft Bunny.

Apparently, when he did his roll call in his classroom this morning he asked his teacher to call him Minecraft Bunny – “good morning Mrs Bunny” – he said afterwards.

As we all enjoy the Easter festivities, let’s remember that family and friends are at the heart of everything we do – quality time is the most important gift we can give anyone – so call your parents, spend time with your children, say hi to your neighbours and stop to talk to a stranger on the street.

Rach

“Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans” (John Lennon)

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