Life on Planet Caddick

I hate moving. I swore this move would be our last and we would just stay here in SC forever. But... I really want to move. And not just anywhere - there are a lot of places I could go Arizona, for example. I have family there, a sister, a niece, and a butt load of cousins for Zach. But "it's too hot there" my husband says Utah - two nieces, some really good friends, and four seasons. "It snows there" says the old man. Ohio - Hubby's family which means cousins for Zach. And well, family. Oddly enough, the snow here is not a factor. hmmm And I'm not saying all those places aren't wonderful. They may even be the best states in Union. But I'm thinking I'd like to head someplace entirely new. A wild adventure that the three of us could enjoy. Where to though? Well, I narrowed it down to three places - but can I get hubby on board? Who knows? But here is where I'd like to spend the next four or ten years of my life ...

It's officially official, my husband will be retiring. This completely scares the crap out of me for several reasons. 1. Paycheck (I'm not going to lie - we have bills!) 2. Medical (I know we'll still have tricare - but it's different when you retire) 3. I've always been a military something  - daughter, wife, active duty - and honestly, NOT being a military something is going to be a completely new way of life for me. After almost 45 years, yes that freaks me out. We sat down and figured out a timeline (which I will keep quiet about for now because if you say it somehow the military will find a way to change it!) and a monetary plan to keep us afloat "just in case". On a side note here - people, don't wait for this! Even if it's $10 a month put something aside. All the financial guru's say this but I never listened. Here I am, a real person, saying do it! So we have the when. Now for the where. We are still in negotiations about that....