If she just thought it was boring, I still probably would not send her. Because I just don't think a 9 year old needs to spend 8 hours in a car in one day.
If she actually wanted to go, I would let her go. But she doesn't want to, and, because of the other strikes against this trip (6:30 a.m. start, 8 hours in car, missing TKD), I don't see a reason to force her.
I also think it is nice for her to once in a while have some time just with Mom, and this seems like a good opportunity.
Gineen, I will scroll back and find your post. I was reading last night at midnight with the benefit (?) of a couple of beers.
me: 44 XH: 42 M 11 years D10 and S8 Bomb drop 9/27/13 D final 7/1/14
