That time of year

The muppets have all started school today. Their parents are walking around with happy smiles on their faces, although the kids were all in tears at the thought of the end of vacation. Older kids go back next week, then the parent partying truly begins.

I'm winding up my month at the library, and it was clear this week that the kids were desperate to get in as much last minute fun as possible. They were far more rambunctious than usual, and I had to tell several of them to calm down, which I normally don't have to do.

Although there are still a few summer people around, we noticed last night that there was very little noise in the street. Our good friends who have holiday homes are all gone now, which is very sad, because we'd like them to stay all year round.

On the positive side for us, that means M. B, whose house we're trying to buy for Mom, is due back from his vacation, so we can hopefully get that straightened out soon as well.

The weather is continuing its indecision; going from massively hot earlier this week back to cloudy/rainy/cool today. None of us know where we stand from one day to the next.

I guess even Mother Nature is having mixed feelings at this time of year.

Ciao for now.

Randy

Where did that come from?

I just re-read my last post and, damn, but it sounded bleak! Not at all typical of me on most days. I suppose I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with all that remains to be accomplished to bring Mom over here to live.

And yet, it is actually going quite well so far. Most of the paperwork is coming together, although we're still waiting to hear back from the French consulate in L.A. about getting an appointment when we're there. August reigns, even when it's August in L.A.

Mom was heading over to the local police station yesterday to get a paper stating she has no criminal record and we've spoken to her financial adviser to get copies of her financial records so she can prove she won't be a burden on society.

We still haven't entirely sorted out the health insurance issue. Mom needs to check with her HMO to see if it has any provision for foreign travel; if it does, that would certainly be the easiest and least expensive option. Otherwise, we'll need to get a high-priced travel insurance policy to cover her until she's eligible for the French CPAM.

August is also interfering with us finding out if we can buy her the house we want for her. The owner is off on holiday, and we're hoping he'll be back this week so that we can commence negotiations.

I know I'll feel more upbeat once everything is moving ahead and I can know for certain that Mom will be here soon.

Ciao for now.

Randy