After two weeks of travel, eight states, much family, old friends, and a thrilling championship game, I am heading back to Chestertown today.

But the route is not direct.

From Atlanta, I fly northwest to fetch my three small charges from Grandpa John and Grandma Judy. Then the four of us fly back to Philadelphia, where Robbi will be waiting with the car (and hopefully some ibuprofen).

It has been a great trip. But I’m ready to be home.