Green
As a child, I don't remember doing much for St. Patrick's day.We did a project or two in school, but there were no parades or parties surrounding the day.
I do however remember the importance of wearing Green. For those poor souls who didn't remember paid the price of a pinch. Not any ordinary pinch. These were teeny, tiny fingers that left marks.
How do I know this you ask? Well I was what you called a very stubborn child. I hated the color green and I not even St. Patrick's Day would make me wear it.
I remember my poor mom (bless her heart), taking out a brand new green turtle neck that she had hidden in the bottom drawer of my dresser.
She must have been still half asleep that morning, when she demanded I wear it. She had no idea what she was up against.
My mother's plan was flawed from the start.
First of all, it was a turtle neck (enough said).
Second of all, we lived in the desert of Southern California.
Third of all it was green!
Lastly it was me.
I don't remember a lot about that argument, but I'm sure it was a struggle to say the least.
I do recall winning that argument with my mother that morning but I lost the fight with my 3rd grade class. Thank goodness, I don't have any scars to prove it. I'm even pretty sure I had fun being chased.
The following year, I still refused to wear green and my mother was smart enough not to buy me any more surprise green turtle necks. I did however take my teacher up on her offer to pin a green shamrock to my shirt. I may have been stubborn but I wasn't stupid.
Funny thing is, today I love the color green. All shades of green! It goes so will with my Irish green eyes.
How the St. Patrick's day traditions began at the Bee Hive
As a new mom, I really tried to start traditions that my children would enjoy. My son was supposed to be a St. Patrick's baby so I was already imagining the birthdays I would be planning
Truth be told, I have to thank My Jason (hubby) for encouraging me to make St. Patrick's day a big day in our home.
My strawberry blond husband has been teasing me about not having any Irish blood flowing threw my veins for some time now.
This began when he traveled to Ireland and found out the meaning of my maiden name, Wallis, meant "foreigner".
I still haven't done the research, but I know in my heart, I have some deep roots.
My family alone has kept many Irish stereo types alive. Us Wallis's are the most fun loving, bet making, beer drinking (sorry Mom) clan out there; and let's not forget all the blarney that comes out of our mouths.
I'm guessing I'll be looking into my geneaology someday, but not because I daught the Scottish Irish blood coursing threw me.
Here are a few things I've done with the children in the past.
Scavenger Hunt
Try to catch the Leprechaun
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The silly leprechaun always changes furniture around and makes a big mess.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
The famous Kazoo band
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Not only do we go to the parade and have a scavenger hunt, but the kids always try to build a trap to catch the leprechaun. We eat everything green and make rainbow cupcakes. I'm not sure where the pictures have gone but I'll be posted more soon. I have a few new ideas up my sleeve and I can't wait to share them with you. Maybe I'll have to try some corn beef and cabbage. So if you know of any good recipes please send them my way.
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We ending the perfect day at a perfect location.
At a friends lake property, not far from the parade.
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