…how to make a Leprechaun trap? Mateo sure did. After some very careful drawing and planning, he came up with the perfect foil. And the muscled-out troll (or whatever he is) was the perfect guinea pig. He went straight for what looked like gold coins, but were in fact only their reflections. Apparently Leprechauns are not the wisest of creatures. And neither are trolls.

When I asked just what he would do if he were to catch a little green man, ,

"Of course I would let him out. But I don't know about Ruby. She might take him to the cleaners," Mateo replied.

"Take him to the cleaners?!" I asked (never mind where he learned that expression). "I don't think cats want to hurt Leprechauns, do they?"

"You never know, Mom. You never know."

Well okay then. Ruby I've got my eye on you. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day.