He Came Back

I just wanted to document how the rest of Saint Patrick's Day turned out. Everyone at lunch thought Conner's sandwich was the coolest and no one told him that Leprechauns aren't real. Phew. Conner asked if the Leprechaun had struck again and I said no I think he must have went to bug some other families. When we got home Conner and Sam decided to set some traps outside because he might do something for dinner. They had the craziest ideas and were so into it. Sam kept saying that they'd come if there was gold so they were looking all over the house for real gold, but momma ain't got any, but they did find some gold trophies and Conner turned some water gold with food coloring. They also thought they should put the gold at the end of a rainbow so they had the hose going and tried to get the water at the right angle to reflect a rainbow. They put the gold in a box that was propped up with a stick tied to a rope. They hung outside waiting to catch that Leprechaun until I called them in for dinner. I got their trap making on video but will never get around to editing it. Mikey was inside helping me with dinner. I was making Chicken Fettucinni Alfredo and Mikey was stirring the sauce. I told him I had to go downstairs to get the noodles and he needed to stay and watch our food to make sure the Leprechaun didn't ruin our food. Mikey didn't stay long by himself so when he left to get a train I was able to turn the sauce and breadsticks green. I started yelling and cursing that Leprechaun which made all the kids come running in. They couldn't believe it. They were more determined than ever to catch the Leprechaun. During dinner they kept watching outside to see if the Leprechaun would fall for their trap. Neil left saying he had to go to the bathroom and climbed out the basement window and knocked their trap down and took the trophy. The kids noticed that the box had fallen and ran outside so excited to finally set their eyes on their little green trickster. When Conner lifted the box he was so disappointed and and threw his arms up in the air. I had to take this a little further and wanted to leave some chocolate gold coins for the boys that night from the Leprechaun but they were no where to be found in town. I called over 10 stores so I settled on some gold wrapped Hershey's nuggets with almonds and toffee (may be my new favorite candy). The boys had called Nana to see if she knew any ideas on how to catch the little guy and before she hung up she told me I had to turn the toilet water green. So I did and when the boys came up to get ready for bed they about died. They were so flabbergasted. Then they found their treats from the Leprechaun and decided he was a pretty decent guy who better watch out next year because they'll have their guard up. I just have to say I had the most fun on that day. I'm still chuckling over it and the boys are still talking about it 4 days later. I'm already planning for next year!