Parker was hanging on to his Easter basket!

My brother’s family was tabbed to bring up the gifts at Mass earlier today. It was decided my two great nephews, my brother’s grandkids, would bring up Easter baskets for Father. This would surely be a fun thing.

When it came time for the offerings to be brought up my sister-in-law and her two sons brought the water, wine, and host’s. My niece brought the money box. Coleman and Parker, who are twins, each brought an Easter basket. When Coleman got up to the front he gently placed his basket in Father’s hand. When it came Parker’s turn he stepped back a bit. Father reached his hand out and motioned for Parker to come forward. Parker stepped forward a little, but did not hand over the basket. He only said, “Mine.” Father smiled and told the congregation that it would look bad for him to be fighting for an Easter basket with a two year old. Parker’s Dad looked at him with a stern face and reluctantly, very reluctanly, Parker handed over the basket.

Once home Parker headed straight to where he had last seen his Easter basket there. He walked into the room showing it to everyone. He seemed content he still had “his” Easter basket.