The future looks fuzzy...

Just a few quick things from the husband here.

First, we're a week away from the due date, and I am getting pretty excited. The scouts are going to New Hampshire to camp and work at our favorite Maple Syruping operation. Since we're under strict "Stay-clost-to-the-wife" orders, Ian and I are going to camp in the backyard tonight, and have our annual bonfire in the morning. Should be fun. It might even be a bit drizzly for us. Sweet! Whether the baby comes a week early or a week late, we'll be near enough to be supportive participants.

Second, have you ever reached a crossroads where you realize that you're at the tail end of your prime? I've got friends breaking their backs and getting knees scoped and hearing aids installed. (Note: Poetic license taken, but injuries are happening to my fragile buddies!) Recently my wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles have all been popping. When I go walking through the hallway at work people call to me for a bag of popcorn. (More license...) Seriously, I don't know why bodies make such noises, and I don't feel any pain. Maybe it's like the squeal of a fan belt or the low-brake pad indicator telling you something terrible could go wrong if you don't go in for servicing. I've heard of people lubing up with fish oil for joints, but I don't think rubbing the capsules against my elbow would really contribute much help. Another example: Today I was issued a reimbursement check for a business trip I had a couple of weeks ago. Everything checked out. My name, the amount, the dates. I read the security features on the back and the check was legit. Except one thing.

The Mircoprinting that I used to be able to read under the signature line? It looks more like a discontinuous line with gaps and wiggles. It USED to read "Authorized Signature Authorized Signature Authorized Signature..." Maybe I should make a trip to the accountant to get him to issue me a check using a LEGIT checkbook. Maybe I should just schedule an appointment with the optometrist. *sigh.