Sandi

Don't stress it - it is obvious your boss has other things on his mind and that is his problem.  You could always make use of the management structure to impliment your ideas (via the back door, so to speak) with them suggesting you take an active role in each idea.  It makes them look good, it makes use of your talents and it will probably make you noticed to the real powers (whoever/wherever they may be.  Your boss may even wake up and 'smell the coffee' too!

Either way, you know what to do ... just have the courage of your convictions.

Mind you, that is just what I think - you may think/know more of the practicalities/details!

Jess