Geared Up and Ready to GO!

I spent the better part of today preparing for my trip to the Autism One conference in Chicago this coming week. I printed off flight times, hotel confirmations and lecture schedules. There is a wealth of information at this 4 day event and I want to soak up all I can. I think I have pretty much got my days full and will hopefully be able to retain it all long term. I am excited, anxious, nervous, and overwhelmed all at the same time.

Lately, the days seem to be flying past me faster than I even notice. I am on the edge of my trip, and upon my return we will be just 7 days from Sam's 3rd birthday! I still cannot believe my little gal is going to be 3 years old. She's growing so fast and this past year was such a tough one for her and our family as a whole. I can't wait to see her face when we have her party and I hope she has a blast!

We decided that before she starts school this fall we are going to make another trip to the Chattanooga Aquarium and spend a weekend in the Smokies. She loves fish and watching her little aquarium here at home. We have not been to the aquarium in almost 2 years now and I know she will really love it. School here is almost out and we have lots of fun day trips planned with friends to the zoo, discovery center, and adventure science center. It ought to be a great summer. Even if we stay right here at home, we will have our new pool to hang out in!

Last Friday we met Sam's 2nd ABA therapist, Ms. Tonya, and she is an awesome lady. I can't wait to see how Sam benefits from her being a part of our days, and I know she will have fun with Sam too!

So much going on, and not one extra minute to stop and catch my breath. Ain't that how life goes?