Taxes Are Done

Finally, the taxes have been submitted by Netfile. I was all set to go a few days ago but there were problems at Revenue Canada due to volume.

On top of the taxes we are also in the middle of renegotiating our mortgage which is due soon. I'm really the financial person in the relationship but I can't say its a gifting that I have.

I'm also working with Cliff to prearrange his mother's funeral. I am trying to convince her to get it prepaid incase she can't afford it later. If she winds up in a nursing home she will lose most of her savings so its actually to our benefit if you puts a bit a way now. I'm not saying that will happen. I also want her to make decisions so we don't have to get in an argument with other members of the family that will want all kinds of input without putting in any money. I have arranged two funerals now, my Dad's and Cliff's Dad and I really don't want the hassle again. However, there is squawking about the money required for a funeral home to take care of the chapel and service so I am getting instructions just to let the church take care of it. Which translates into me doing it since she is really not a member and our denomination is really hands off in the arranging. Booking the location, pastor, organist, typing up the liturgy and handling all of the catering (including setting up the reception area, making the coffee and washing dishes)is a real pain in the butt! I love the Roman Catholic church - the church ladies do all of the work - all you do is show up and mourn - and take away a huge platter of leftover sandwiches and cake!