The Leprechauns Are Back!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!

The Leprechauns are definitely visiting our house again this year. My kids put their little boxes out last night before bed and after we read the little story about the boxes to them. (For those of you who weren't reading my blog last year, THIS POST from last St. Patrick's Day explains the boxes and includes the story.)

It took the kids forever to go to sleep because they were so excited - especially Lana. She could not wait for today.

They weren't disappointed when they woke up. The Leprechauns had peed in the toilet (again) and left the water green, they stuck all of the green little tub toys that stick to the wall all over the house, and they left trails of gold coins leading to the hidden boxes. The house was such a wreck! Those stinking leprechauns. I really don't appreciate them making messes that I have to clean up.

Those silly little men tipped over Lana's little piano, made a mess of the baby wipes, and threw Rylee and Lana's new green shirts on the floor. But I guess we can't complain when they leave a lovely little rainbow on the wall with a pot of gold and goodies at the end of it. ;)

They also dumped over a box of Lucky Charms on the counter and spilled a container of green friendship rings I had on the counter for the girls to take to school and share with their friends. It drove poor Hayden nuts. He kept saying, "It's a mess. Clean up." He couldn't pick it all up fast enough.

We had a mess on the kitchen table as well. The green rug that was hanging to dry was thrown on the table, as well as a bunch of green cups and bowls. That silly Leprechaun even left green water in one glass. The girls think it's hilarious.

The kids' rooms were a mess. Both had gold coins thrown all over the floor leading from where the boxes were, out into the hall, and to wherever the Leprechaun hid their little treasures. But there was also a mess of papers and crayons left in their rooms. Apparently Leprechauns love to color with green crayons, and they don't think much of a note left by my sweet eight year old.

Rylee left a note for the Leprechauns saying, "I don't want to catch you or anything, but could you stay at my house all day tomorrow? I just want to know what you look like. Thank you for coming to my house every St. Patrick's Day. I can't wait to see what you do this year! Be safe. Your friend, Rylee Eccleston" As you can see, her letter was colored on as well and left right where she put it. Heartless little men. :)

Rylee can't be too upset though because as always, the little men left the kids all a box full of treasures.

Rylee asked why the Leprechauns would have left Kate a little Smurf doll. I told her that maybe they have a crush on Smurfette because she is about their size. Who knows.


Rylee had to get ready to go to school after all of the excitement, so she put on her St. Patrick's Day shirt that I got her just for today and made sure she wore the green beads that the Leprechaun left in the pot, green earrings, and a green hair bow. In the spirit of the day, she also ate Lucky Charms for breakfast in a green bowl. It works for me. There is just something about green pancakes or green milk that grosses me out. ;)

Lana had preschool today as well. She was so excited to wear her new shirt as well. Hers says, "Everybody loves an Irish girl." She looked so cute in it with her red hair. She was skipping all the way out the door to go to school.

Kate was my tired, grumpy little leprechaun girl today. She really didn't want her picture taken, but too bad! I'm the mom!

Hayden didn't really want his picture taken either. He just wanted to play. So I made him climb up with the girls really quick to snap a picture of all three of them. I seriously got two pictures, and he was off running. I guess this one will have to do!:)

We hope you all have a fantastic St. Patrick's Day! Hopefully the Leprechauns don't make too many more messes today because I am tired. But I have a feeling there is more to come.;)