The Puddles

1.  “(They) gave me this sharp needle thingy to throw” says Ben.

In reality . . . they took the kids to a carnival and the kids threw darts at balloons to win prizes.  But that is NOT what he said.

2.  “Papa got me a bow and arrow at McDonalds!” declares Ben.

In reality  . . .  they took the kids to McDonalds for lunch and Ben got a toy that was a cartoon character holding a bow and arrow.  But that is NOT what he said.

3.  “They made me brush the horses with wires that had prickles,” says Ainsley.

In reality . . . they took the kids to see miniature (“immature horses” is what Ainsley called them) horses and Ainsley got to brush one of the horses.  But that is NOT what she said.

4.  “They called them Sisters. Why?” says Madie. (The miniature horses are raised by nuns at a convent in Brenham.)

“That’s it. They let you run around with needles, bought you bows and arrows, and made you torture horses. And now they are trying to make you Catholic! You are NEVER going to your grandparents again!” says Chris.

There was a great gasp amongst the children until Daddy burst into giggles.  The kids had such a good time with so many new experiences that they didn’t have the vocabulary to explain it all properly.  But the dinner table was full of lot of laughter and fun while all three attempted to tell us every detail of their weekend in Brenham.