Crafting activities is one of them.
I get an idea and wing it.
So, today is St Patricks Day. I did not prepare anything fun for the kids. I did not wear green. I did not research the history to explain to them. I did not really care. Then, I felt guilty.
I quickly skimmed Pinterest for visual ideas and saw this:
Perfect. Easy, and I had all the materials. I did not venture into the details, I usually don't. I use Pinterest for visual ideas and then wing it.
I shredded some construction paper and looked for any green decorations I had on hand. Amazingly and to my surprise I didn't have (or couldn't find) my shamrock stickers. So, green frogs and green foam was all I had. Add markers and glitter, and that's really all I need.
It kept the kids entertained for a good amount of time and they had a lot of fun.
'Binoculars for spotting leprechauns! Awesome! ........what are leprechauns?'
Ah yes, what are leprechauns.......hmmmm.
A quick google search and a brief explanation is all I gave them. If I was being perfectly honest, I'd tell them it's a holiday to punish your liver like the stereotypical Irishman does. But I won't.
I then made glorious plans to bake green sugar cookies, but, after nap I was in no mood for a big mess. Soooooo I whipped up the easiest St. Patrick's Day snack ever. I pulled out the individual store bought rice crispy treats and painted them (water and food coloring) green, added green sprinkles and BAM! Best mom ever. ;)
Ha ha yeah right. But it was satisfying enough for me, and the kids had fun. At least I did SOMETHING.
The water made the tops a wee bit soggy. The kids did not notice, at all. And the sprinkles almost made up for it. :)
Well, that's it for St Patricks Day here. Thanks, Pinterest, for once again saving this mom's ass. ;)
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