St. Patty's Day Tricks and Treats

We started our St. Patrick's day celebration making our "Leprechaun trap". With colored rainbows and gold nuggets we were sure to attract the little green guys.

Hyrum came home from preschool to find tiny green footprints leading to a special box. It was filled with a few rainbow treats (try to find an acceptable Leprechaun treat without milk in it!) and bubble swords.

It also contained a note from the Leprechaun himself:

You did not catch me, but I

caught your gold

To show my gratitude I am told

To leave behind treasures you will adore

I gave you some goodies and a little bit more

Drink the magic Leprechaun potion, but do not scream

Your mommie’s toes might turn green!

Here's the magic potion (green Crystal Light)

And here's my green toes.

I totally thought the kids would get a kick out of the little trick, but Hyrum was terrified to sobbing proportions. It took quite a bit of coaxing for him to understand it was a silly trick.

Here's Hyrum checking to see if his toes turned green.

After all that excitement we headed to the zoo.

I love taking advantage of this short time when my kids play along. Since my imagination is sad and shriveled, I'm so glad I can live through them.