Kayla and Alex seem to think that April Fools’ Day is a monumentally HUGE occasion - Christmas, New Year’s, and First Day of School all rolled into one.
This morning Kayla told me that April Fools’ Day originated from a misunderstood royal decree that the first day of April would be New Year’s Day. Not exactly true, but I was impressed that she had been researching this topic.
Yes, unbeknownst to me, a lot to energy has gone into April Fools’ Day preparations.
A few weeks ago, Kayla asked if she could meet with her new secret club, but she refused to share it’s mission. Knowing that the club members are all sweet girls, I trusted that all would be fine.
Well, elaborate plans were being hatched. On the car ride to the meeting, Kayla told her Dad - also a big kid who wasn’t likely to disapprove of hare-brained plans - all about their proposed pranks.
Fortunately, Dave let me in on the secret, and we came up with a set of April Fools’ Rules:
- Be kind.
- Respect property.
- No inappropriate behavior.
Now, we just have to wait and hope that whatever hoaxes they’ve planned for school will observe our interpretation of those rules. Did we miss any rules?
Meanwhile, it’s been a odd morning in this household. Kayla and Alex have displayed an unprecedented solicitousness.
Alex cooked up a batch of scrambled eggs to share with his sister. Kayla set the table and poured a tall glass of milk for her brother - enhanced with a raw egg lurking at the bottom.
Later, Alex kept Kayla company as she waited for the bus. I wondered why he had this sudden desire to stay outside in his pajamas. Apparently, he was ensuring the success of his evil plot.
Alex had planted a stink bomb - a hard-boiled painted Easter egg that had been stored underground - in Kayla’s school bag, but feared that it might be discovered too soon.
It’s still early, and I’m afraid - very, very afraid!
Looking for some relatively harmless pranks? Check out FamilyFun.com’s Gallery of Pranks.
What’s your most memorable April Fools’ Day hoax? Did you ever execute a secret prank, and never revealed the truth?
Hey you, my high school friends, it’s OK. You can share the dastardly plot now. It’s been over 20 years.
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