So, does anyone else have Leprechauns that visit their house on St. Pattys?
DS6 was determined to catch one this year (they always do silly things like turn our milk and juice green, and turn furniture upside down, etc.). He said he was going to build a trap, and then when he got one, he would have him show us where the pot of gold is kept. :lol: So, he took a pitcher and laid a paper towel across the top, with one of DD’s rings (because they like gold) so that when the little leprechaun goes to steal the ring, he would fall into the pitcher. He even dres a “trail of shamrocks” to lure him in. How smart is that?
Unfortunately, DS did not catch a leprechaun. But, he was very excited because they left little green footprints all over the place, and inside the pitcher they left him and DD6 each a gold coin (one of those gold dollars)!!
Yesterday both food and exercise were great. I made this pasta that has eggplant and peppers roasted, then sausage and onions, a little tomato paste …. yum! It was really great and the kids all ate it! Next time, I would definitely double the veggies. I have a ton of leftovers though, definitely was enough for two meals. I did my Firm Dangerous Curves. That is two days of weights in a row, so today will be some sort of cardio only or possibly yoga/pilates and treadmill combo.
Today’s Food:
B: Nutrigrain LF waffles, strawberries, light syrup, coffe
L: Mexican tortilla veggie chick soup, crackers
S: Apple
D: Leftover eggplant pasta stuff, or tilapia and save leftovers for tomorrow, not sure
Exercise as listed above
So, kids are going to XH’s this weekend and I don’t want to jinx it, but for those of you who know me for years from the journals … this is like his 4th on schedule weekend in a row which is unheard of for him! Lol. Unfortunately, I have nothing at all planned this weekend, and no-one around to do anything with. Oh well. If the weather is nice, I am going to take a ride up to Mohonk and do one of the hikes myself. That will be nice and peaceful. And there is always more yard work to be done.
It is nice and quiet, the boss is at one of his town-related meetings. He should be back any minute though. Better publish and go comment!
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
loosingme
March 17th, 2009 at 10:42 am
That is so cute that you do that…and really cute about ds!
and, btw, love the green color in your font today!! LOL so festive!!
Weather is supposed to be nice this weekend. A nice hike sounds fun!! but muddy…LOL
lindat
March 17th, 2009 at 11:36 am
I wish I had a little short person visit my house. I’d ask them to clean my floors since they are down there anyway.
Eggplant pasta and sausage sounds nummy. Glad it came out well.
Not having anything planned is the absolute best!! I love not having plans.. I can whatever I want!
lodyangel
March 17th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
I never thought to do it with the kids at home. I always did it with the kids at school. We would do it for a week in advance, the leprechaun would come everyday and make messes and leave taunting notes. They would be CRAZY trying to catch the leprechaun by St. Patty’s Day! Sounds like great fun!
WTG with food & exercise! You rock!
madcat
March 17th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I agree with LT - a weekend with no plans and no obligations and solitude is sometime to be treasured. Hiking sounds terrific, but then so does complete silence in the house and a chick flick extravaganza. I’m envious.
ruthxxx
March 17th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Glad to know somebody else is as crazy about St. P Day as my family was. Dad did become more subtle in later years and just coloured the water in the toilet tank so the green appeared when we flushed!
chubs35
March 17th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
we all could use a little leprechaun visiting and leaving gold behind. Sometimes a little alone time is good. Make it picture taking day. I love taking pictures of nature.
fatgirlagain
March 18th, 2009 at 8:21 am
That is sooo fun , way to be imaginative !
missmelanie
March 18th, 2009 at 9:01 am
I love the little green footprints and gold coins–my mom always did those kinds of things for us when we were little and I have awesome memories of it all!
Alright, Kelly, the hike sounds divine and you should go, but DO NOT go alone. I cannot tell you how many people here lose their lives because they go off alone on hikes. Heck, even in my own neighborhood I have the threat of mountain lions. Anyhow, find a partner and enjoy!
fatstorer
March 18th, 2009 at 10:20 am
So Cute! I like your little green guy that visits on St Patty’s day. Wish he came to my house when I was growing up.