September comes quicker than I expected. Fortunately, my mother is around to help me, baby proof the new house. We've actually started to get along.

"So what's left to do?" I ask her from where I'm sat with my feet up on the stool in front of me.

"Nothing that can't wait. You have all the essentials."

"Thank you. I really appreciate your help..." I take a deep breath because this is big for me. "I'm glad I got to know you."

"I'm glad too."

I smile because ...