The Good Life

We (me and the boys) survived the 13 hour trip home. We did have to stop about every two hours for a gas, potty, or feed me break. On the way there we stopped in Evanston, WY. I had Tyson google a park for us to stop and play at. He found a really cool park that had a real train engine. Trey and Nix had a blast. Ledger and I sat and talked to two boys, 7 years old, and very street savvy. One lil boy had been suspended the year before for fighting and had to attend summer school. Another kid come in the park and he(the suspendee) tells us how he's gonna go kick him in the juevos. I guess he didn't think this white chick knew Spanish. I then got the low down on where to get the best deal on slushies, slim jim's and, and to go eat at Sonic because it was the best place in town. They were really nice kids. I was picturing the parents the whole time. Smokers, dirty bleach blonde hair, wearing WWE shirts. Telling their kids to scram, so they could cook up some more meth. When we had to leave they asked me when I would be back. I told them the following Monday. I felt bad because I drove straight thru on the way home. I can still picture them in their John Cena shirts, pealing out on their bikes as we said our last goodbyes...

Back to my trip. Got to Bridgeport Monday around one. Left the next day to spend time with my brother, sis-in-law, and nephews in North Platte. We went to Cody Park. They have the coolest little amusement park for kids. Trey and Nix could go on every ride! They LOVED it! There was also a zoo like thingy. We were able to feed deer, elk, geese, and ducks. Then to top it off there is a train museum. Real life trains, engines, mail cars, passenger cars, freight cars. Train heaven for my guys. It was a blast. The next day we spent at Sutherland Resevoir. Rode around on the jet ski, and enjoyed the beach and water. There was us and two other groups the entire day there. Tons of fun. Nixon is still asking to go to the ocean with his cousins!!

Back to Bridgeport. I had fun kicking my little bros butt in Wii fitness. He is a great kid. He entered the towns Biggest Loser competition and got third place losing 15 pounds!! Go Connor. He started his freshman year. Ugh can't believe he is getting so grown up. I remember when he was born thinking when he is 15 I will be thirty. That's like forever. It's quickly approaching!! We spent time driving around looking at all the old places we use to hang out, seeing relatives and old friends. Spent 3 days hanging out with my BFF Mandy, her son is a week younger then Ledger. Great times. The only meltdown was at a McDonald's in Wyoming on our way home. I already have a history with the McDonald's in that state(see November 2007 post). This time it was all Nixon. Mad because I wiped his bum before he was done going. Major catastrophe in the handicap stall. Oh how I could have left that kid there. I hate being so mad and there is nothing you can do about it. Stuck in a stinky, filthy bathroom, with a pyschotic 3 year old with his pants down ranting and raving. People thinking you are the worst mother since Casey Anthony. Poor Trey and Ledger in the line of fire. I am sure I looked like a wreck coming out of there. I hadn't sweat that much since I ran for an hour. If only I could be Harry Potter and use some floo powder to travel I might make it back sooner. But honestly, as well behaved as my kids were, (except for that episode) it's not a trip I want to make anytime soon...