16 to go... perhaps?

As of tomorrow, we only have 16 paydays to go until beloved hubby gets home. Someone told me once that counting by paydays makes it seem to go by faster than counting days, and in the military, we all pretty much live for payday anyway.

So as of tomorrow, we only have 16 paydays left. 8 mortgage payments. 2 semesters. 5 birthdays... wait, that one doesn't help. 3 seasons? I think I'll stick to paydays.

And today hubby sent a message that said "171 to go". That's only 11 paydays. If true, it's the epitome of awesome. (I'm still counting 16- better to be surprised than let down)

Trip Essentials

1. New laptop. Check.
Well, it's ordered.

2. Van checkup. Check.
Needs a ton of work- as in, cash- to be wyoming worthy. Though I'm still not sure why the A/C is critical in Idaho in October...

3. Kidlets. Check.
They're excited, we have a few appointments to complete before we leave, but no problems anticipated.

4. Knitting. Check.
I was taking several projects, but now just 2, maybe 5. Of which I'm sure I'll have a grand total of 30 minutes total knitting time, they're still coming.

5. Camera. Darn it!
It broke just the other day. And after I pay the van doctor (see #2) I think the camera will just have to wait. Ah well, I'll just document my trip with napkin sketches. :)