The First Few Steps Toward French Citizenship

This week I'll walk down to the Mairie to turn in my Demande d'Acquisition de la Nationalité Française (French Naturalization/Citizenship) dossier in the hopes that it will be turned in to the sous-préfecture in a timely manner and that Béziers won't take the projected 18 months to provide an answer. (but if I know the sous-préfecture in Béziers, it will take even longer)
And I want that answer to be OUI.
Bien sur!

Our sexy, well-coiffed and well dressed postmistress delivered a letter from my dad yesterday that included copies of his and my mom's birth certificates as well as their marriage certificate to include with my application.

I also have to supply:

• my birth certificate and official French translation
  
• my husband's birth certificate and official French translation
• our marriage certificate and official French translation
• proof of residency in France for the last 5 years
• list of previous places of residence (how far back do I go? No idea)
  
• list of former employers
• names of all siblings
  
• names of all children (easy - none)
• names of all pets (just kidding)
  
• photos
  
• two copies of the completed application

I don't want to sound pessimistic, but if living here for 5 years has taught me anything, it is to never expect things to go smoothly when dealing with French bureaucracy!

Wish me luck!