JaMM came for a visit this weekend. (Jiajia, Mark and Mira). We had a good time. JaM got to do some shopping and had a grown-up lunch at a real restaurant. Mira was not very happy about having grandparents when she visited a month ago. But this time she decided grandparents are OK, and can sometimes be fun. Mark found a phone app that plays notes and flashes lights when Mira touches the screen. She loves playing with that app. while Mark and Jiajia were out, Mira saw my phone and grabbed for it. It didn’t play any notes. The phone was no good to her. She tossed it aside and went on to more interesting things — like Bongo drums.

Mom had quite an exciting week. Her condo went live, asking $109,500. I thought the price was too high, but the realtor advised we wait two weeks before lowering the price. She had a bid the same day, before the professional pictures were posted. The next day, she got two more bids. We asked for “best and final” offers. We got three bids for $120,000. We couldn’t believe it. We chose one bid. The bidder accepted, and within 24 hours they had backed out. Their kids convinced them not to do it. Fortunately, our second choice bid was still interested. We signed the contract. The house will be inspected tomorrow. We hope to settle August 9.

We also signed the contract for the movers. I bought car train tickets. I’ll go down to WPB July 20. We’ll load up the trunk with stuff. Then Mom and I will head back north. We should arrive here July 26.

Lots of excitement this week on all fronts! I hope this finds everybody doing well.