The boys were obviously into the April Fool’s Day spirit.  The early morning, Sharpie on the brother’s face was a good indication.

As a result, when our youngest son, 8-year-old Ben, wanted to prank his brothers by offering them hot cocoa that was actually coffee, we shrugged.  Go for it.  Not a bad idea.

Maybe not a bad idea, but a bad reaction.  Sure enough, upon sipping the coffee his brother did a spit take.  Coffee on the carpet, never a good thing.

Responding with the carpet cleaner, I surprised myself.  Instead of grumbling, I smiled. My boys were in the spirit.  Better to be a fool making a mess, than not having a decent excuse.  Prank away my boys, celebrate the day.