My computer is making a God-awful noise as I sit and type this entry.  I have concerns.  If this thing goes down after Paul leaves, I'm going to have to make all decisions in replacing it... because as you can imagine.. I can not go without a computer.

Anyway, This is Paul's last week with us.  He leaves Friday morning.  We've been running around trying to get things done so he can feel okay about leaving. (You'd think we were all helpless babes when he is away, the way he acts).  I appreciate his concern, and I will be glad later when things are done and I don't have to deal with them alone, but honestly he's driving me nuts at the moment.

Today's new crisis is the van.  We picked it up from the Baltimore Port on Friday.  Today Paul took it to an inspection station to have a safety inspection done before we get it licensed here in MD.  Well.... it's always the least expected things.  In this case, the ball bearings in one of the wheels are shot and need to be replaced.  We are looking at a $400.00 bill for this area of the country.  OUCH!  Normally wouldn't be a problem, but with all the other expenses we've incurred with this move... it's kind of  tight at the moment. 

Poor Paul... he's been fretting all afternoon how he's supposed to pay for this repair AND still have money in the coffers for two households until the next payday.  Seriously, this isn't typically a problem.... but it's just a whole lot too close to the end of the pay period in which we've bought a lot of new things. We'll swing it.. it's just a matter of moving money from one account to another and then replacing it on the first.. but Paul likes to fret over it for a while first. <sigh>

Kids got haircuts today for the beginning of school (which happens to be Wednesday for us).  Open house at the High School is tonight for Kim and Kendra.  Mac's open house at the Junior High is tomorrow.

That's all the news for now. :)