How to Catch a Leprechaun...or Not

Aaron jumped out of the car the other day and just happened to spot a four leaf clover. He was so excited. It really has nothing to do with how to catch a leprechaun, but I thought it was appropriate to put in my St. Patrick's Day post.

Here's a close up of Aaron's clover.

Each year the kids make leprechaun traps hoping they might catch a leprechaun. If you catch a leprechaun, you get all of his gold. To make traps the kids start with a cardboard box and lots of green and gold craft supplies. Throw in a little creativity and this is what you get.

Aaron hard at work on his trap.

The girls.

Aaron and Rachel.

Once the traps are finished they have to be baited. For fish you might use worms, for mice you might use cheese, but for leprechauns you use Lucky Charms.

Rachel's trap.

Aaron's trap. He said he was going to make his a bit more simple this year.

Hannah's trap. Why wouldn't a leprechaun want to go in there? I think it looks kind of fun.

If you don't catch a leprechaun in your trap, he will leave you some leprechaun dust. You mix it with milk and have a yummy breakfast.

Rachel is enjoying her leprechaun dust. If you don't catch the leprechaun he may also leave a little gift in your trap like the earrings and matching necklace Rachel is wearing.

The leprechaun may also make your toilet water and milk green. He may also color on your mom's face while she is sleeping.