Leprechauns!

The important things first - we get a refund this year - yay!

So Saint Patrick's Day is a little special in our house. Graham served his mission in Ireland, so we feel a little closer to this holiday than some others. I had all these grand plans about making green eggs and ham, and doing lots of fun stuff, but it all fizzled when the girls woke up in horrible moods (all three of us) and it was all I could do not to put everyone back in bed and tell them to start the day over.

For those of you who don't know, Alma is in part time Kindergarten, so they are both still at home with me on Tuesday and Thursday. Alma learned about leprechauns in class on Monday. So when she got home, we had to make a leprechaun trap - to catch one. She wanted to leave some chicken out to lure the leprechaun into the trap, but I though we should ask Daddy, because he would know more about trapping leprechauns (he lived in Ireland, remember) It turns out Daddy doesn't know too much about trapping leprechauns, I guess that isn't what he spent his time in Ireland doing - go figure. Anyway - after we spent all this time making a trap - Alma was to scared to look to see if we caught one. It is still in our living room. Maybe we didn't catch one because I would let her put any chicken in there.
Oh well, there's always the Easter bunny.
By the way Mom, if your reading this - we are planning on scouring your lawn for shamrocks when we come to visit in the summer. The girls really got into the St. Patrick's theme.
The girls and I went to a play today. Sussical the Musical. It was wonderful. It was performed by a high school from Red Deer (about an hours drive west of us) and they were really great singers and actors. The girls just sat with huge eyes for an hour and a half - spell bound. After wards they got to talk to some of the kids and they had so much fun.
Well, I guess that's all for now...back to the books for me. That would be the record keeping kind, not the fun to read kind.

It's TAX Time

I know everyone will think I'm crazy, but I love tax time. I like doing taxes. I even usually like doing my own taxes. At least I did until this year. I'm a little afraid that I may have to owe money this year. eek.
My lovely sister -in-law sent me a quiz that I had my girls do. I'd like to share it with you as it gives some insight into our daily lives:

1. What is something mom always says to you?

• No running in the house.

2. What makes mom happy?

• helping and making sure the house is clean.

3. What makes mom sad?

• when we don't clean up.

4. How does your mom make you laugh?

• tickling our tummy. But actually my ticklish spot is my nose (Alma)

5. What was your mom like as a child?

• like us.

6. How old is your mom?

• 21 I guess

7. How tall is your mom?

• that much (lifts arm as high as she can) Almost to the ceiling

8. What is her favorite thing to do?

• Cleaning the house

9. What does your mom do when you're not around?

• (Shrugs Shoulders) She is sad - sad Mommy. She cleans the house.

10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for?

• (Shoulder Shrugs) No answer here

11. What is your mom really good at?

• Cleaning the house

12. What is your mom not very good at?

• Walking on a tight rope

13. What does your mom do for her job?

• work (Duh)

14. What is your mom's favorite food?

• salad

15. What makes you proud of your mom?

• us.

16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?

• a princess

17. What do you and your mom do together?

• clean the house

18. How are you and your mom the same?

• our heads - the shape

19. How are you and your mom different?

• Our eyes and our hair

20. How do you know your mom loves you?

• Cause she loves me

21. What does your mom like most about your dad?

• he's handsome

22. Where is your mom's favorite place to go?

• home.

I love my kids, and apparently a clean house. And I think I would do OK on a tight rope, as long as it wasn't too far off the ground.
We have had a busy week. I started working for H&R Block again this year. I really do enjoy it. Except when people own money and get mad at me because they owe, Honestly people...its not my fault.

We had a great visit with my Mom last week, and a wonderful surprise...my oldest brother popped in to sat hello. Since we live on different sides of two different countries it was pretty exciting. We had a very great visit and he came to church with us. Everyone kept telling me "wow he's so tall" and I kept thinking...yeah, I guess, but I grew up with it, so no big deal. I was just afraid he was going to hit his head on the ceiling of my ity-bity house.
And for the record - he's not even as tall as most NBA Players - ok maybe he would be average in the NBA.
It was good to see you Ron. Now If I could convince the rest of my brothers to come up for a visit...that would be awsome - but the next visit should be in the summer when you don't freeze when you go outside. We've had about a foot of snow over the last week. I think I'm ready for spring now. And other good news - my other brother Jim has finished basic training. In five more weeks he should be able to go home to his family. I am so happy for him. Great job Big Brother!
Well, that's all from the Scott clan for now...