Gotcha

They asked for it. They said "Mom, you had better make it good this year..last year your April Fool's prank was lame"...mistake no.1.  I thought convincing them that Sydney Crosby switched to figure skating was pretty original...told them it was all over the news..they wouldn't admit it, but boy were they sad...So I knew I had to get them early before they were reallly expecting anything this year.  First preparation: switch main clock back 2 hours. Next: listen for Slamster to stir and watch silently as he prepares to wake household (regular routine).  Then smile as he screams "Mom, we slept in, it's after 9:00 - School has STARTED!..poor soul, he is such a planner and time keeper, I almost felt guilty for putting him under such distress but then I reminded myself of of the high expectation they had yearned for the day before.  Slamster then dashes into the bedroom and screams at Sunny that they have to go..today is the beach dance party and they are going to be late!  Sunny is frantic infront of the mirror as he always wants time for his shower and time to perfect the left swich of his hair that Justin Bieber recently fashioned.  Backpacks, homework, balls, boots, coat and out the door they went.  I offered to drive them today (usually we walk)..I pulled up to the school carefully explaining that they are to make sure they get a late slip and apologize to their teachers..hee hee..off they went runnning up the walk to the school, as Sonny reached for the front door he heard me yell "BOYS " they turned "APRIL FOOLS".  I still crack myself up laughing when I think  of those blank stares and then the big smiles spreading over their faces.."that was awesome MOM!..but..but the clock said 9:15...?  So gullible at this tender age.  It's going to take a little more creativity for next year I am sure.  It also worries me that I am setting myself up for some pretty good pranks as these little rascals get older..I love my boys..sigh.