When we bought our first home my husband told our now 2 oldest boys that we had a sucker tree in the backyard. They would not believe him, so on April 1st that sucker tree bloomed in our backyard. Now...that tree wasn't the best tree...Bryan actually taped the suckers to the branches. Our oldest told his brother that it wasn't for real. We told him that if his brother didn't believe then there wouldn't be suckers for him next year. SO THEY BELIEVED! And every April 1st that tree bloomed.
Westin (our now youngest) remembers the sucker tree and has been asking about it. And guess what? We have a sucker tree here too! To Hayden and Westin's delight that tree bloomed yesterday with their favorite suckers. The tree in our backyard now is the perfect tree. Bryan could just lay the suckers right in the tree and they stayed. We also had a nice sunny day for the bloomin' tree. And they have been told that the tree only blooms one day a year...April 1st!
This is just a fun tradition that we started that has been fun for our family...a fun little joke...hopefully it will be something they pass on to their children someday.
I'm glad I didn't go into labor yesterday...my husband would never of believed me. Thank goodness for small favors! LOL
Rachel - what a fun/special thing to do with the boys! I'm sure it'll be something they will pass on in their families too! Too sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet. They'll remember that forever!
ReplyDeletethat's the best april fool's day tradition i've ever heard of...lol! fun!
ReplyDeleteThat is The Best April 1st tradition I have ever heard ! ! ! How sweet a memory for you ! !
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Love,
Marilyn
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I love it!!! I always forget about April Fools Day now that I am all grown up, but you better bet that next year I'm not going to forget. I'm sure your kids will always remember this and pass it on as well. Thanks for sharing. I am praying for you and by now maybe you have already had your baby. Well wishes to you and to your family on the upcoming soon birth of your new baby.
ReplyDeleteHow Exciting!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Tara
very creative. i am too dumb. i told arek he had a spider on his head. how original is that?????
ReplyDeletegotta give you your props...nice work. the boys will always remember that sucker tree. very 'sweet' idea.
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how fun! What a great idea.....by the looks on their faces.....they had a blast..
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice tradition! Fun!
ReplyDeleteAs I leave you this comment..I am laughing at Sue's comment. She is such a hoot! Anyway, I love your april fool's tradition. So very sweet! Your boys will remember this forever. What a sweet loving family you have! Take care!
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