Why did God invent robbers?

Mattie: Mom, why did God invent robbers?
Mom: Well, he didn't invent robbers. Robbers choose to go against God's ten commandments and steal. This is a sin.
Mattie: What will God do to robbers when he finds out what they did?
Mom: Well, they can tell God they sinned and he will forgive them or they can keep doing it and God will take care of that later.
Mattie: When will he take care of it?
Mom: Well, most likely when they die and want to go to heaven
Mattie: Oh, will he spank them or send them to time out?
Mom: No, he will send them to hell. (okay at this point I am not politically correct)
Mattie: Oh, what is that?
Mom: Where the devil lives.
Mattie: (I wish I had this on video) OH OH OH MY That is so NOT GOOD!!

Spring Break at Home Part II

Monday Daddy went to play golf and the girls and I went to the outlet mall for some shopping. Mattie ended up getting her ears pierced. She was such a big girl. Ali and I both thought she would end up crying and not get the 2nd one done BUT she never even winced. WOW! BIG GIRL FOR SURE! She is sooo excited!!! We ditched the mall about 1/2 way through in favor of getting pedicures and manicures. Then out to dinner to try Vietnamese food at the Mekong Grill. Alison was the only one that wasn't really a fan. We enjoyed it. In Oklahoma I think Austin went to the Thunder vs Spurs basketball game and had a wonderful time.
Tuesday Those of us in Texas went to the Houston Zoo with the Barrett clan and had a great time on a beautiful (non-sunny though) day. Perfect zoo weather. Came home and played a bit and went out to eat Mexican at Romero's and it was great! Austin in Oklahoma went to Grandpa's office and worked with him and went to the bowling alley for lunch and a couple of games. Oh and something about eating my favorite Braum's ice cream to make me jealous.

Spring Break at home!

We decided to not go anywhere for spring break as we are going to Florida in July/August sooo we are staying home and finding lots of fun things to do around home and town.

Saturday: Well, we did NOTHING it was cold and it was rainy... I never left the house
Sunday: I spent all day driving Austin to Dallas (he is getting away) to meet Grandpa/Grandma for his spring break trip to Oklahoma. Jon took the girls to Nasa and I think they had a really good time. We went out to dinner at Pappasitos last night and had the worst, worst service. It was awful. As for Austin he got to climb the hills and see the waterfalls at Turner Falls, help Grpa let out the raccoon they caught, dig around in Grma's attic for treasures, roast marshmallows, eat chicken bones, and play in the hot tub, oh and they even let him have orange soda pop (they will pay for that later!). I guess we now see where the fun is!
Monday: stay tuned but the fun things I mentioned above - hopefully they will start today :-)

T-Shirt

Since my political views are not a secret and I post things I like.... Here it is... I LIKE THIS!!

You Don't Love Me Anymore!

Mom: Mattie, please go finish picking up all your toys out of the living room
Mattie: Hmph! Whine! Fake Tears! Arguing!
Mom: Mattie, just go do it so you still have t.v. time there is only one thing in there
Mattie: Trying to pump up the tears states "You don't love me anymore!"
Mom: Yes, I do I love you lots and lots!
Mattie: No you don't!
Mom: Okay why do you feel that way?
Mattie: Because if you loved me you would do my chores for me!
Mom: Well, I do love you, you still have to do your chores and if you keep arguing I will add some more.

So much for a loving mom!

Going to the Rodeo

It is amazing what one forgets in a year...
1) we swore we would never ever never go again for an entire day with Austin in tow it is way too much stimulation for the little guy
2) we swore we would forget it and never ever go again on Hannah Montana type days it just wasn't worth it


However today,
1) we are taking all the kids to the rodeo and not only are we going for the entire day we are going on Jonas Bros Day with Austin (note: we didn't even do that last year it was an off day that we took him and swore to never do it again)
2) Jonas Bros day ... need I say more

We are INSANE! It isn't even a question any longer. We punish ourselves and I am praying that all goes well. Austin really, really wants to go which is good BUT will it last...

Austin says "I am going to have a great day today mom, but a lot of people might be a problem!" Hmmm.... I fully expect to be pacing with him outside at some point.

Insane, YES, or maybe mommy just still hopes that one day she will wake up and autism won't be an issue.... I guess that goes back in line with INSANE!

I'm not crying!

I'm not crying! My eyes are sweating!
{as stated by Austin}

Conversation with Austin

Austin is looking at my health magazine.

Austin: MOM, YOU HAVE GOT TO GET THIS STUFF!!!
Mom: What is it?
Austin: It works hard so you don't have to!
Mom: (amused) okay well what is it
Austin: I don't know!
Mom: What is the name of it?
Austin: Oh, it is toilet bowl gel cleaner, you have got to get some!
Mom: (is laughing hard)