Preparations to return

Yesterday, Lisa's parents were able to take the children for an outing so we could get stuck into preparations for our return to Thailand. Most of the morning was spent organising our commissioning service. After lunch I went to the Medicare office to submit claims (30 minute wait). Then it was to the private health insurance office (20 minute wait) to submit claims and organise to suspend our policy for when we leave. That reminds me that I'll have to start contacting banks and other agencies to advise of change of addresses etc. Rushed home to take son to a doctor's appointment (40 min wait - shouldn't have bothered rushing) to get the flu vaccine for him and for myself. Feeling a little relieved as now most of the vaccinations have been done (only one more to go for our daughter). Things can get complicated if you or your kids get sick and you're waiting for them to get better while running out of time to get them done.

Oh yes, must get back to packing when we have a moment and organise our things downstairs. It doesn't look like it's going to be neat and tidy and organised like we'd hoped. Fast running out of time.

state of things downstairs