Have any April Fool’s Days events planned?

I don’t have anything planned, but do have 2 school-age kids. Instead of the usual wake-up method, I decided to wake them by asking them if they had yet looked outside…and that it snowed hard last night. I checked, and school was canceled–how lucky for them!

My boys sleep in 2 different rooms: The 10-year old sat up, excited, and asked if I’d push back the curtains so he could see. When I did, he seemed saddened that the snow hadn’t been “on his side”. I then broke the news that today was indeed April Fool’s Day, and gotcha!

The 7-year old got a big grin on his face and pumped his fist in the air in excitement. He too looked out the window, but didn’t comment. I asked him if he knew what day it was — “Yes, it’s Wednesday”. I asked what day of the year — “It’s April Fool’s Day” was the reply, but it didn’t sink in… yet. I just stood there grinning at him until finally he started to realize, and I dropped the “gotcha” on him.

They took it well, overall…and I reminded them each that they have the whole day to come up with something to get me back. We’ll see what they’ve cooked up for me tonight…