And we’re OFF! My sister and I are road tripping this weekend to the Windy City – Chicago. Before you start sending me suggestions for awesome restaurants and things to see – we’re there for a platform tennis tournament. It’s the U.S. Nationals…and we are the lone Canadian women’s team out of 98 teams!
My sister left this morning on a jet plane (cue the Carpenters) and I’m hitting the road tomorrow for the ten hour jaunt to meet her there. I’m stocked up with my GPS, three David Sedaris audiobooks AND the library just called to tell my my Chelsea Handler one is in too! I also have my Les Miz soundtrack and my iPod stocked with a crap load of new music on it. I’m slightly pumped.
It will be a great weekend for us though. We’ve travelled to a few tourneys this year but each time once of us had a kid with us. This time – it’s just us! We will play, hit Target and drink many vodka wedges….(try it kids – vodka, oj and some delish Fresca!).
If you care to follow our progress…you can here! OR if you want to listen to what I’ll be listening to for 8 billion hours tomorrow…in the rain….check out some Dave Sedaris on Letterman reading about the Stadium Pal..god it’s hilarious. Have a great weekend guys and I’ll check back in next week!!!!
**I call the picture above….Will and his bitches***
Safe travels my friend! I have no idea what platform tennis, but I’m proud of you anyway and off to google it…
you are being such a smart girl about the time alone, fun for mom and all that good stuff so important. YAY
I get the solo behind the wheel thing. Reminds us that we are invincible. Except I frequently get lost and have a tantrum.
And you are involved in a elite- practically olympic level – sporting tournament. The boys will be all over you.
Will has a team this weekend! My friend Tanya and her family tomorrow night….then he’s going home from daycare with one of his buddies….and my regular awesome sitter is taking him for the rest of the weekend. It’s really amazing how I don’t really give it a second thought once it’s organized. Everyone – including Will – is so incredible!
Okay I know you explained it and all – but everytime I hear “platform tennis”, I think of tennis being played in platform orthopedic shoes.
Have fun and I’ll be sure to keep track of you guys!
And if your sister’s with you – who has Will?
Enjoy…we were in Chicago last March…loved it!!
with a soundtrack like that you’ll be there in no time! safe trip!
So will Grandpa be watching both kids? Have a fantastic time and I love love that picture!!
Cool!! I love David Sedaris and his style of humour!! And Chicago is pretty awesome too! Have a great trip and good luck in the tourney 🙂
This is awesome!! I am so impressed! Have a great trip. I love Chicago. Eat some deep dish pizza for me!
Love Chicago and love road trips. My two sisters are climbing in a van on Friday and driving down to South Carolina to meet up with my parents. I’m sad I’m not in on that road trip, but will be traveling vicariously through their stories and yours!
I am driving solo Jen! I loooooove long alone drives. Not sure why but it’s my favourite. And thanks Tracey on the toque…my friend knit it for me so it’s doubly awesome!!
Dude, that’s AWESOME!! Have a blast.. drive safely… can’t wait to hear all about it!
Will and his bitches. *snickers* That rocks.
And? Your toque rocks too, lady. Wowza.
Are you driving by yourself?! Wow. I would be totally asleep at the wheel. LOVE Chicago. Hope you get a chance to enjoy the city a bit too.
Go Canadian Women!