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Last week it was back to reality for us adults, but this week it is back to school for the kids in Palm Beach County. It feels like they’ve been off from school forever even though its only been a couple of weeks. With the kids heading back to school, life will truly feel like its back to normal. Well, back to normal or a couple of days until we head to Chicago for a tournament.
As a kid, the harbinger that school was near was always the Minnesota State Fair. If you’re looking for great fried food on a stick of all varieties, this is the place for you. One of our last trips to the fair, we enjoyed a fried candy bar on a stick. Albeit it may have had at least a million calories, it was worth every one of them. Other great eats include the Sweet Martha’s Cookies, cheese curds, funnel cake and Fresh French Fries. They too are worth every calories.
In contrast, for our kids, a return to the rink is the forerunner to school’s imminent return. In fact, it serves as the signal both in August and in January. Nonetheless, it doesn’t make it easier for the kids to get back into their school routines. Who wants to get up early and go to bed earlier? None of the children in my house that’s who.
Speaking of hockey, the Mayor and Hubby headed over to Estero (west coast) for two games today. Since we all went yesterday, I stayed home to finish the grocery shopping and wrap up preparations for our forthcoming Chicago trip. Over the years, we’ve amassed quite of bit of winter wear, however, these pesky kids keep growing. Now I’m trying to figure out what I need to buy for each. Thankfully, Amazon Prime will have them here by Wednesday!
I cannot wait to go to Chicago! We used to go there several times a year when we were still living in Minneapolis. The Hubby’s grandfather used to live in Oaklawn while my Aunt and Uncle lived in Northbrook. Moreover, my bestie from high school now lives in suburban Chicago, which means I get to see her and her family this weekend. Did I mention I can’t wait?
As for the Mayor’s games today… Unfortunately, the highlight of their day was lunch at Twin Peaks which says it all. There’s no doubt my Mayor had to be tired as he had a pretty quick turn around from our Orlando trip. While we got home at 10:45 pm last night, he had to leave again for the west coast at 6:45 am. You’ll be shocked to know he fell asleep on the couch a good fifty minutes ago.
Tonight’s song performed by Dropkick Murphy’s is one of the Mayor’s favorite hockey songs. The song of the evening is “I’m Shipping Up To Boston.”
We still have three weeks of summer holidays to go here in Aus. It’s a while until my life goes back to normal. Can’t wait to read about your trip to Chicago 😁
I don’t know much about hockey but I know that Port Huron, Michigan (just up the road from us) is host to silver stick tournaments each winter. Just wondering if you ever make it to Michigan?
My son played a tournament in Detroit two years ago, but my hubby went with him that time. He had a blast! Even made it to the Lions/Bears game.
Wow! I didn’t know you travel for hockey all over the States! Fantastic.
Be glad that that Chicago trip didn’t happen the last 2 weeks… It was absolutely dreadful. I had a Floridian come visit. We stepped out of the airport and my guest wanted to just go back. I laughed a little. But you seem to know what you’re getting yourself into. And it IS getting somewhat warmer.
Yeah, the weather should be pretty decent. I’m originally from Minnesota, but have definitely been spoiled by the amazing Florida winters.