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We got in the car and tried to prepare ourselves for the drive back to Galveston, but we only made it a little way up the road before we decided to go over to Delta Downs (another casino in LA) when we pulled in we were shocked at how nice it was, and made a decision that next time, we would just go there. Once inside we quickly realized that it was all slot machines...total bummer. Of course, JR wanted to sit down and play some, but I told him I hated the slots and didn't want to waste my money on them...that I would rather go gamble on the horse races. Unfortunately, they didn't start until 6 that evening. So we left. I felt a little guilty because I know JR wanted to gamble a little more - but I really dont like slot machines. We were literally at the beginning of the bridge to get back into Texas when JR ran over something in the road and it caught on to our car and we were dragging it so we had to pull over. It turned out to be some sort of wrench. JR laid on the ground trying to get it off but it wouldn't budge. we got back in the car in an effort to pull over even further off the road and when JR started to reverse, The wrench came off! JR got out and grabbed the wrench (for a souvenir). We were laughing so hard that all we won out of the trip was a mangled wrench. LOL We FINALLY made it to boliver and got in line for the ferry. About 15 minutes in line I had to pee. An hour and a half later we were still in line. We got on the ferry and I refused to use the ferry restroom...so I just kept holding it, praying that I wouldn't pee myself. I even thought about using one of Landry's diapers hahaha, and it made me think of that woman who drove to Florida wearing adult diapers so she wouldn't have to stop! It took two hours from the time we got in line until the time we got off the ferry. We drove to Walgreens so I could go to the bathroom - and I am not sure if their bathroom was much cleaner than the one on the ferry. FINALLY we got to the beach to meet up with JR's mom, sister, and our babies! Logan was out splashing in the water and as soon as he saw me, we both took off running for each other. He was yelling, "Mommy, you found me!" Landry was obviously exhausted and just let me hold her while she rested her little head on my shoulder. We were there about 30 minutes before we headed back to Carol's house. We made plans to meet up with the Ward's for dinner, so I put the kids in the bath as soon as we got home. Both of them fell asleep on the way home from the beach, but quickly woke up once they were in the bath tub. They LOVE the bath. After getting everyone dressed, we loaded up and headed for the Cajun Greek for some crawfish. I actually tried some, and was surprised that it wasn't totally disgusting, although I didn't think it had much flavor. It was kind of like drinking water! It took FOREVER to get our food, and by the time we left I think all our kids were ready to crash. But I had such a nice time getting to chat with Nikki. I miss her so much. I am so happy that we will be seeing them again in just a few short weeks!
On Monday, we went to my grandmother's house to visit. We were there for a couple of hours, and she was so happy to see the kids. I just love seeing her and talking about nothing. I had such a good time, we stayed for lunch and then headed in to Houston. We stopped at the radio station so JR could fill out his paperwork for the $500 he won last week. There was no parking, so he went in and I just drove in circles waiting on him to come out. Then we were FINALLY back on the road and heading home. I checked the back account from my phone, and FREAKED! Apparently when we were budgeting, the money we spent on the new tires hadn't gone through yet, and it did on Monday...so I was trying to figure out how we were going to make it until Friday, with the amount left in the bank, plus the $80 and WITHOUT having to dip into savings. JR said it would be fine...and I knew he was right - but I still stress about money. I took a deep breath, and decided that there were only 4 days until pay day and if $300 didn't last 4 days, there was something wrong.
The trip home was LONG...and the kids did NOT sleep for long, which made it seem even longer! But, we eventually made it. We unloaded the car and JR checked the mail, only to find out that the $420 that the IRS still owed us had come in the mail while we were gone! LOL This made JR and I laugh...especially when he said, see babe - we won!!! I headed to the grocery store then came home and cooked dinner. The house is still a mess due to the laundry that still needs to be done...but I am just trying to catch my breath LOL. It was a great 3 day weekend...and I can't wait to do it again...
OVer the three days, JR and I pretty much said to hell with our diet. I was scared as hell to get on the scale Monday night...and rightly so. I gained 6 pounds over the 3 days. I left at 131.6 and on Monday evening I weighed 137.6. Bwahahaha...normally this would make me freak - but I just laughed. And I guess I had good reason to laugh at the scale because when I weighed myself this morning, not only did I lose this weekend's weight, but I dropped another pound - weighing in at 130.4. I dont remember what JR weighed when we left for the trip but I know he gained quite a bit and was up to 312 when we got home, but was back down to 306 this morning. So, we are back on schedule with the diet. He has to lose 16 pounds by the time we go to the beach which is 16 days from now. A pound a day...I think he has it!