Neighbor Logan (8) and his niece Lily (6) asked to come over to visit a couple of weeks after Easter. As they looked about for things to do, Logan suggested playing with a balloon. Knowing where we keep them, he ran to fetch one. We batted it about for a while, then they spotted two Easter baskets John had put out for decoration. The children wanted us to hide them. We had not hidden eggs for years, but the eggs were there and willing. Lily opened a plastic egg or two, asking if there were anything in them. All 15 were empty. We set no rules, so the children ran back in the room, grabbing eggs as fast as they could. Logan had the advantage, finding three times more than Lily.
When Logan first began coming to our house, he was not tall enough to see things on the kitchen counter. He is now. While hunting for eggs, he spotted a tiny glass container holding M&Ms and immediately knew how to get permission to eat them. He asked if they could put one candy in each egg and if I would hide them again. He specifically said there were not enough candies for two in each egg, so there were fewer than 30 pieces there. Both children opened the eggs and loaded them up. I hid them again, but there was a new rule in place as they began to hunt. Lily would find the first one, and they would take turns until all were found. When the candy was eaten, the children decided it was time to go home. Before they left, I requested two photos – one with silly faces and one with smiles.
I laughed later when I saw the M&M container was empty. The children must have disposed of the few extra ones after the eggs were loaded. I don’t know that children keep us young, but they do inspire mental diligence.
Mehrling Muse 
Great photographs of the children. I think Logan is going to be keeping you on your toes for a good while yet.I’m not really sure which one of you provides the most entertainment.
xxx Ginormous Hugs xxx
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I tried two videos of the children playing, but the action wasn’t catchable.
xxx Fast-paced Hugs xxx
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Those kids are quite clever you know! Cute pics!
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How did I miss that Logan had a sister? Maybe she doesn’t come over as often. You were played! Not a bad thing though. You are helping them develop their problem solving skills! 🙂
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Logan was adopted, and his siblings are much older than they would be in a compact family. Lily is Logan’s niece. Logan also has two nephews that come to visit occasionally. They are younger than Lily.
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Got it! I knew Logan was adopted but I didn’t know where Lily came from. It’s nice to have some kids his age in the family.
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Logan was over here this afternoon and was much more relaxed than when Lily was here with him. He is lots of fun to play with.
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He’s like an extra grandson!
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We claim Logan as an adopted grandson without papers.
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He is one lucky boy!
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And we have old age benefits right now.
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They are going to have so many sweet memories of their neighbors when they have children of their own!
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I hope Logan will have memories of us. I grew up with a retired couple next door, and they were wonderful to me.
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Logan is good at discovering things – remember when he found something hidden in your cookie jar – a granola bar or candy bar. I said you should have a treasure hunt. You are right, he keeps you young. 🙂
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I had to laugh about the m&m caper. It sounds like something my 7 year old grandson would think of. It is hard to stay one step ahead of those kids!
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