Easter rabbits

We have an Easter box which comes out at Easter time every year. It contains some rabbits, chicks and some Easter books, including a version of Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit. This story has really caught the imagination of both Isabelle and Aidan. Consequently, there's been lots and lots of role playing lately involving Peter Rabbits, Benjamin Bunnies and Mr McGregors. I have been called on a number of occasions to say: "Now run along, and don't get into mischief. I am going out" (thus playing the part of old Mrs Rabbit). The children take it in turns to play Peter, with the Mr McGregor of the moment yelling "Stop, thief!" while chasing a giggling bunny.

We also got out a dvd of Beatrix Potter stories, which combined live action and animations of about five of her stories. Aidan thought the Peter Rabbit one was a bit scary, but he still liked it.

We also re-discovered a shirt of Aidan's which has Peter Rabbit insignia on it. It is now his favourite shirt. It is a teensy bit small, but that does not worry him.