top o' the mornin' to ye

We started the morning with Celtic music. Predictably, Ella ran downstairs and did a caeli in the kitchen. I'd planned on Irish oatmeal, but in the interest of pure St. Patrick's Day glee, decided on Lucky Charms instead. With green milk. And green apple juice sipped through green-striped straws. The girls loved it all, but my personal favorite was Ella's very sincere prayer: "And please bless us to have a leprechauny week." 

Of course, the girls wore green to school. Before Ella left, she said, "Mom, if you could find me a dress with a big rainbow, and a pot of gold, and a leprechaun, that would be really great." 

"I'll keep my eyes open, Ella."