Breaking Radio Silence
It’s been entirely too long since I’ve updated this blog. And while this comment is entirely and unequivocally overused as a cop out. I’m realizing I’ve done a great diservice to not only my family, but to the Father’s out there who may go through the same experiences.
More on this in a later post, after LPA Conference 2014, after all that’s what this post is about
Welcome!
There’s many level to that word as it relates to the LPA Conference. Bear in mind, that the only time either my wife or I have ever attended something of similar scale it was for Tech Conferences. So we were a bit overwhelmed.
When we arrived onsite, many conference attendes gave us the kind words and a smile. And shame on us for not being more forward and introducing ourselves…and asking how to find registration. Instead we tried to process and do what most people do, figure it out. This included a few flights up/down elevators and escalators (now mind you, Yasmeen still requires a stroller) from the first floor, to the fourth, to the second, back to the first. Only to discover that registration was indeed on the 4th, and that it closes at 7pm. It’s now 7:02.
Luckily while looking at the Day’s speakers agenda we bumped into Corey Spencer. His wife, Leslie writes a lovely blog - www.dreambiglittleone.com that I highly recommend. Corey gave us some quick evening pointers and we were able to attend Leslie’s talk that evening.
We also ran into a few friendly faces from www.lpabayarea.org who gave use some great advice - eat something. By now it was around 9pm and the last thing we ate was ~11:30am.
Saving the best for last, the number of friendly faces, smiles, “Hi’s” and generally open conversation we got from folks was amazing. It doesn’t hurt that Yasmeen is quite possibly the smiliest (yes that’s now a word), happiest and generally the most easy going baby around. Every one loved the kickname Yaz even though mom isn’t sold on it. And we left every conversation feeling all the better for coming down for the conference.
Granted, we’re noobs. This is in fact our first rodeo. Who knows what else to expect over the coming days. But if I could give advice to anyone on the fence for next year, as non-noobs…
Welcome!!! You are amongst friends.
