Being of some Irish decent, the pipes are usually calling from glen to glen this time of year.  Walking the building, you see the signs of beginning spring, especially those 3-and-4-leaf clovers.

This little batch of shamrocks (three leaves on each stem and the national emblem of Ireland) was found right off our playground.  It reminded me of a poem my Granny B would share:  “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow; and may trouble avoid you wherever you go!”  The batch of shamrocks also brought about an interesting discussion today between some wee friends:

• Child #1:  It’s our lucky day!
• Child #2:  How do you know?
• Child #1:  Because it’s ‘fortune’ we found these shamrocks.
• Child #2:  You mean lucky, huh?
• Child #1:  No, it’s ‘fortune’ because they’re worth so much!
• Child #2:  How will these build fortune?
• Child #1:  Because now we find the leprechaun and the pot of gold!   (…and then they started the search…)  🙂

Whether good luck or great fortune, may the wonder of finding a small patch of dewey shamrocks always bring great promise…and as my Granny B would sing:

“May there always be work for your hands to do; may your purse always hold a coin or two.  May the sun always shine on your windowpane; may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.  May the hand of a friend always be near you; may your heart fill with great JOY to always cheer you!”  Yes, perhaps we all become a little Irish when we find good luck and great fortune in our path!  🙂