Packing

I know it's stupid, but I'm already thinking about what to pack. This is totally letting my crazy/neurotic side show, but I've already made several lists, and am planning my PC wardrobe. It's kind of exciting having to fit your entire life into 2 bags weighing no more than 80 pounds total. What to take? What's important? This has to suffice for two years away - can I live that long without cute clothes, accessories, and kitchen gadgets? My current plan is to buy/make several button down shirt-dresses. These are cute even when loose, and I feel cute in them. I own a couple dresses like that now, and always like wearing them (I wore one today). Plus, they lend themselves to layering which I am a big fan of. I know it's stupid to be fretting about this already, but I will be miserable if I'm wearing moomoos for two years. I will feel like an ugly fat cow, and will be sad and depressed. My mood is definitely dependant on how I feel about myself, and I don't want to be pissy for 27 months. Plus, let's face it, if I'm pissy, it makes Ken sad, and I don't want to make Ken sad. I've read a lot of packing lists from other PCers, which generally soothes my worries. People manage to pack a lot of stuff in that 80 lbs, which is nice to know. Luckily, Ken and I are going together (160 lbs total!) , so some things we will be able to pack one of, instead of two. So we will be able to take more stuff overall.
I definitely want to take knitting stuff. It's a pretty packable hobby, and is soothing when I'm stressed. Plus I can knit little toys for the kids, which will be fun personal gifts. I'm planning on taking cotton, which wont be hot like wool-blends, and is kid-friendly.
Other packing thoughts - I can't decide if Ken and I should take a laptop. Some of me likes the idea of being disconnected (that is some of the point right?), but the ability to play DVDs, CDs, ability to download pictures from camera, and blog writing is very alluring. But the potential for theft, or it dying from heat/humidity/dirt/bugs worries me. Still haven't decided.
A lot of PCers bring frying pans. Apparently the ones in other countries suck bigtime, and are recommended. But they are also quite bulky and heavy. It is a frying pan after all. Other kitchen things: good knives and cooking utensils. I will probably bring at least one good knife (I'm pretty picky about having good knives). I've heard that pampered chef has a knife that has a sharpener built into the cover. That would be pretty sweet.
Of course, what I pack will depend on where we go, which we wont find out for at least six months. But in general, loose clothes that breathe, comfortable shoes (chacos, danscos and dr martens can all be walked in for miles and miles), and a couple of activities to keep me happy will be the majority of what I pack.