Now that the actual logistics of our trip have been worked out, for the most part anyway, all we have left are the things on our end. There are quite a few things that I need to pull together before we can leave and unfortunately, I can't make those happen until the morning we are supposed to be leaving. Having never been on vacation, we don't own any luggage Everyone needs a few new sets of clothes Emmett needs shoes cause crocs won't work with all the walking were going to do Maggie needs a new collar Snacks for the drive down Sunscreen, hats and sun glasses for everyone Still waiting on GPS trackers to arrive for the boys (safety is very important) Haircuts for the boys State ID's for…

I was so exhausted from the day of challenges I made it through that I fell asleep about 7:30 PM, while Lizze was putting the boys to bed for the night. It felt so good to go to bed that early, that is until I just woke up and can't go back to sleep. I think if I move around for a little while, and try again, let be able to fall asleep. Either way, I'm grateful that I was a able to get the extra sleep. ☺

This whole getting ready for the potential journey to Florida, for Gavin's Wish trip, is unexpectedly stressful. Things are more complicated because we're driving and that complication comes in the form of the rental car. I say potential journey because if we don't figure out the rental car, the trip is canceled. Flying isn't an option, at least not a good one. I can't even imagine taking three prone to meltdowns, kids with Autism, who are terrified of heights, on a plane. When I say terrified of heights, I mean won't even go on the top bunk bed kind of terrified. I can't imagine a scenario where that would end well, for anyone. Even if that weren't a concern, Gavin's health is such that I have no idea how he…