Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Leprechaun Luck


Every March 16 my children set out a trap before they go to bed. They spend at least a week discussing and creating their trap. They argue over the best way to trick a leprechaun into visiting, and how to capture him once he's here.

This year Jasmine decided to chew up a bunch of gum and leave it inside the box, then cover everything with toothpaste to make those little green feet stick. She left gold to entice the leprechauns and camped out in her tent near the front door so they couldn't get by her.

But those little men are so sneaky! We found green apple juice in the fridge, green water from the faucet and the dog has a shamrock tattooed on his head. Outside by the trap we found a trail of gold glitter, a scattering of shamrocks, gold and chocolate coins, two little green hats and some footprints. But no leprechauns. They escaped again.

Or did they?

My daughter says that leprechauns can't be seen in the daylight. So she figures these three got stuck in her trap and didn't escape before the sun rose. Now they are just a paper shadow of themselves.

Hmmm...I think I feel a story coming on...

12 comments:

C.R. Evers said...

How adorable! Luv it! :0)

Christy

Kelly Polark said...

That sounds so fun! You have one creative household!
How in the world was the water green???

Michelle D. Argyle said...

Oh, how sweet! I believe all of us should strive for the beliefs and creativity of childhood!

Kelly H-Y said...

How FUN! Oh, yes ... you definitely have a story in there! What fun memories for the kids ... and you!!! :-)

Rena Jones said...

LMHO @ the dog!!!

Katie Anderson said...

Oh man, you are such a fun mom!!

Anonymous said...

Gee, I wonder where that creativity comes from. It's a lucky leprechaun that's stuck in your house for a while! But the poor dog!!!

Sherrie Petersen said...

Christy - Thanks!
Kelly - The leprechauns did it!
Glam - That's why I write MG :^)
Kelly - It was fun!
Rena & Becky - The dog bears his tattoo proudly :^)
Katie - Thanks!

Suzanne Casamento said...

Wow! You're so lucky to get visits from leprechauns. They don't come to my house... : (

Kimberley Troutte said...

Wow. I can't believe they got the dog. No one's safe, are they?

Vivian Mahoney said...

How fun! And your little one is quite creative--chewed up gum and toothpaste. Love it!

Shelli (srjohannes) said...

love this idea! bet you have the Elf on a shelf?

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