April's Fools Day

Today is a day fit for the prankster. I smile when I think about the fact that our girls are beginning to think about pulling pranks on someone just for fun.

Early this morning I heard some activity going on in the kitchen but just let it happen. It seemed innocent enough with the cupboard door opening which held the glasses and everyday dishes. I thought that Nicole was getting a glass of juice or making some toast to begin her breakfast. It is good to see how the girls are growing up and becoming more independent.

If only this was the case. Shortly after, Nicole lightly tapped Stephen on the shoulder to come into the kitchen to help her. I was grateful because that is not the usual way in which unfold in our home - it's my help that often is requested first thing. This should have been my second clue that something was up. Stephen got up, did something with her, and then promptly returned to catch a couple more moments of sleep. I asked what she was doing and the response was "nothing really". It was after that I heard in the kitchen a little exchange of whispers following by the words "Maybe not.... would you like it to be done to you." I smiled because I thought, mistakenly, that Nicole was bestowing some good advice to her sister.

Once I was up and breakfast was being eaten, I ventured to ask what was going on in the kitchen earlier. It was then that I learned the truth. The girls had woken up remembering that it was April 1 - April Fools Day. They planned to play a joke on me. (Gasp) I chuckled at the thought and wondered what they were planning. So I asked a little hesitant. I am not sure whose idea it was but the plan was to exchange the sugar with the salt. Quite clever! I laughed at that and told the girls why.....

When I was younger, in the Klein-Geltink household, this prank was done. Now I am not sure how I would have reacted had the prank been carried out but I remember the reaction that my Mom had. I also told the girls about the time in which Denise and Tammy filled the ice cube tray with vinegar and forgot about it. Mom once again reacted to this one. It is funny now to think about it - just grateful it was not me.

Although this year the day passed with no pranks played, I am looking forward to next year. They may actually will get the nerve to carry out the prank - even if you would not want it done to you. It can just be for fun. For now, I will be able to enjoy my coffee just sweetened a little bit more.