We were up and loaded for our fun get away on Sunday just after 9:30 am. As I document this I wonder why we didn't get up and going on our way home. (more on that later) Carla picked me up and then we picked up our driver, Patti. (Patti drove Carla's car and did a fantastic job) Last but not least we got Robin and we were off! Carla wanted to spend one night in Vegas because she likes to gamble. Originally we were going to leave Monday and drive straight through. It was a good idea to do it like we did because we were able to add Universal Studio to our trip. I couldn't complain and didn't because this was "our" trip and we wanted to accommodate everyone. Robin got us a hotel a little ways away from the strip. It was nice and not too costly. Robin loves Bingo and so Patti and I joined her. Carla didn't really enjoy gambling this time because she wasn't winning. She likes to play when you win and can continue playing on that money. Patti did come out ahead. I didn't put any money down...I don't like gambling.
During the night I received some texts saying that the kids were in the Hospital again but this time they were staying. Kelsi was doing everything right and progress was being made. Little Sadie finally came at 4:16. She only weighed 5 lbs 7 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long. More about her story on her post.
We went down and got some breakfast before leaving and Robin scared us all. She was eating and falling asleep while she ate. I think she might have taken some medication twice without knowing it. She was a little woozy. We took care of her and the long drive was good for her so she could sleep it off. (she hasn't been feeling good but decided to come anyway...which we are all glad)
I am not a wonderful traveler when it comes to holding my bladder. I need to stop every now and then. Carla refuses to use public restrooms. Anyway I was feeling the urge when I saw a little town and Patti said that she just noticed the sign for the rest stop which was about 30 miles. I thought I could wait for the rest stop. It wasn't funny when we came to the rest stop to find it blocked off and closed. Yikes...by now I was really needing to go. Barstow was at least another 30 minutes and I didn't think I could make it that far. When I gotta go, I really gotta go. We finally came to an exit that had one little gas station. We had to stop. When we went inside there was a line of about 30 people. Oh my goodness! It was still better standing in a line knowing that my turn would come. There were signs in the store that said the restrooms were for paying costumers. I bought a few treats and holy cow they were expensive. Two to three times what they should have cost. Oh well...I was glad to spend whatever for that potty break.
We watched the fireworks and had a great time. I think we stayed until closing and so we were a bit tired by the time we got back to our room. We did plenty of exercising this entire week. I thought the weather was perfect. Carla thought it was a little cold. She dressed in layers and sometimes used one of our jackets as well. (skinny people aren't insulated)
Something a little bit funny but also kind of sad is that Robin talks in her sleep. Every single night but the last night was the worst. I think she was scared and ticked off. Robin doesn't mumble...you can understand her quite well. Bless her heart! ♥
