...blahs...

I totally have a case of the blahs today and I am not motivated to do a single thing. I have been taking care of Avery and have managed to start the diaper laundry, but other than that I have been absolutely worthless. I guess maybe it is me just mentally preparing for the chaos that is slowly (well actually quickly) creeping upon us. In less than a month it will be Dr. Smith, a move to Santa Fe, NM and a 2 week long and much anticipated vacation to Hawaii!
I will start with the Mister becoming Doctor. I couldn't be more proud of him for sticking it out and achieving his goals. I knew he could do it and honestly the hardest part for him was the longevity of the process, dealing with the world of academia and what he calls "stupid" people. The knowledge and skill was all there and just needed to be refined. He will tell you that he has a lot to learn and by no means deserves to be a Doctor, but IMO the kid is a freaking genius and has more skill then he will ever give himself credit for.
MOVING!!! I am really kind of sad to leave Fort Collins. It is really a great town and has been my home since I moved here from Anchorage 7 years ago! Oh where has the time gone? It really feels like yesterday that swimming was my life. I sometimes even miss the smell of chlorine, well actually I miss it all the time. But, I have been here for 7 years and it has been great and we are ready to move on. I finally have a "plan" out of Sam and we should be moving most of our stuff to Santa Fe the first week of May and then we'll drive down after Hawaii at the beginning of June and he will begin work :)
Finally, Hawaii! We are really, really excited and we are so grateful to have such wonderful family that are taking us along with them. Thank you guys! I also get to see 2 of my very favorite people while in Maui. I love you Mom and Dad and I can't WAIT to see you guys again!