We started yet another "fairy" tradition. The candy fairy visited our house last night and took away the kids candy and left them with presents instead. Now don't get to thinking that we're mean, horrible, awful parents who don't let their kids have ANY fun! Riley did get to pick out a quart sized ziplock bag of his loot to keep. But he had such a large amount of candy that even as good as we ration it with him, he'd still be finishing it by the time Valentine's day rolls around!
Last night after removing his favorites, Riley placed both bags on the front door knob in hopes that the candy fairy would arrive overnight. When I got up this morning, he couldn't wait to show me what the fairy brought him. He was thrilled to receive 3 new Hot Wheels cars. Sissy got a Veggie Tales movie full of short clips that I got for a few bucks a month or so back. Riley is excited for her present too because he knows he'll get to watch it with her.
So the candy fairy was a hit for everyone. The kids get to keep a little bit of candy, they got presents and mom and dad don't have to worry about having so much around the house! The plan is for Andy to take most of it to work so it doesn't sit around in our house, tempting us.
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