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A Word from A WAHM

"Be the Bunny"

© 1999, by Cheryl Demas
 
It's that time of year again, chocolate is hidden, candy is tucked away in drawers and cupboards... no I'm not talking about the pre-swimsuit dieting season... it's almost Easter! Whatever traditions and beliefs your family has, I'm guessing that you participate in some type of deception with your children from time to time throughout the year.

I used to be troubled by this, I wondered if all of the tricks and deceptions would have some long-lasting effects on my daughter, something that she would have to talk to her therapist about years from now. Then all of her problems will be summed up in one sentence, "It's all your mom's fault." So, I would try to help her distinguish fact from fiction. We would sometimes play "real or pretend" where I would mention a character and she would say "real" or "pretend." One day I asked her, "Tooth Fairy, real or pretend?" She rolled her eyes and said, "Oh, I know that one Mom, it's just a guy dressed up like a fairy." Of course this wasn't true, unless my husband is up to something I'm not aware of, (and then we will all have to see a therapist.) But that response made me decide to quit playing "real or pretend" with her.

She obviously still wanted to believe that fairies exchange teeth for money and giant bunnies hide chocolate eggs. I decided to enjoy the innocence of her childhood for as long as I could, and I have to admit that I really enjoy playing my role in these traditions too. But why does it have to be limited to special occasions? If you're familiar with "Random Acts of Kindness" you're familiar with this concept. But that's not what we call it at our house. When I'm buying little treats at the store, and my kids ask who they're for, I just say that I'm "being the bunny." They know what I'm talking about.

I figure, why not spread a little magic every day? Anonymously send coffee and donuts (or bagels) to a customer's office, hide a dollar in the sand at the playground, send flowers to those ladies at the coffee shop who provide a cheerful greeting after you've been up all night working on a project. Bring chocolate eggs to the workers at the copy center who finished that rush job for you ahead of time. Surprise the postman with a treat. I'm sure you are in contact with many people everyday, those who could use a lift and those who help make your day a little easier. The treats and surprises donít have to be expensive, and I think you'll find that it's a lot of fun for you too.

Give it a try today ... Be the Bunny!

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  Cheryl Demas creates a weekly cartoon/column for Work At Home Moms. She also publishes WAHM.com - The Online Magazine for Work At Home Moms. Contact Cheryl through her web site, or email: [email protected]

 
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