The packers have been here all day and my house is a complete jumble so of course blogging makes perfect sense. I have about a dozen lists going just now, so what's one more?
1. Seeing some of the items going into boxes reminds me I really should have been more ruthless in getting rid of a few things, particularly in the kitchen. One poor packer has been wrapping dishes the whole ding dong day.
Actually there were two of them wrapping dishes most of the day, but I'm pretty sure the #2 guy couldn't take it anymore so he moved on to the picture frames.
2. I might have too many dishes.
3. And picture frames.
4. That's the kind of thing I'll worry about on the other end.
5. Except all of our belongings are going to storage, so I probably should have worried a little more on this end.
6. Oh well.
7. In cleaning out drawers and closets and cupboards I have come across approximately 45 keys, 1001 paper clips, and at least fifteen eyeglass cleaner cloths. We won't discuss the envelopes, pens, or hole punchers.
8. Neither hubs nor I can figure out what any of these keys lock or unlock. Most likely they belong to lock boxes we no longer own, luggage long since retired, garages in homes sold in decades past, gym lockers in gyms we no longer visit, and your guess is as good as mine.
9. We did find the key to our desk so not a total wash.
10. We rented an apartment today. Hello 1984! That's the last time I rented an apartment, back when hubs and I were newlyweds. We'll be cozy this next year-ha! I'm excited though, because guess who is going to be my neighbor?
Daughter2!
She's excited too, mostly because she's a teacher and Monday is the last day of the school year, but also because her momma is going to be nearby for a change. Hello 2008! That's the last time I lived less than 700 miles from my girl. I feel sure I'll have more to say about this another day.
11. So in that way we like to do things, which is complicated and everything all at once...the a.c. on my car has been acting up. Third summer in a row which is super annoying. We've made two big expensive repairs the past two summers, but now they are saying it's a-nother bigger expensive part that needs replacing. Hubs called me from the dealer and asked how I felt about a trade in today.
Whaaaat? Is he serious? He was serious. Did he forget we were moving today? Isn't that enough for one day?
Yes. It is.
Even my pup says so, and she should know...
...she's an old hand at this move stuff.
Oh goodness, car trouble is the last thing you need right now. Hope you get it resolved - one way or another!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, I have found half pkgs of gum, mints, and you name it. I think of you everyday as we get one day closer to our move. I just keep packing and packing and eventually I will surely finish. And, I have way too many dishes too and I love them all. Happy moving!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun getting to live so much closer to Daughter2! I am envious!
ReplyDeleteJoyce... love your list! So great that you are going to be near your daughter. It makes all the hassles of moving worth while. Good luck this week!
ReplyDeleteWow, things are moving right along!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing you land in a new place!
We are talking about our next move and it will probably be within the next year... Yesterday as I was out looking at new patio furniture my husband told me he thought I was in denial because it's crazy to be buying new furniture when we plan to move in the next 12 months or so... I don't think it's denial, as someone who has had 9 major moves in 20 years and just sent off 9 van loads of stuff to the Goodwill I am not in denial. I just know if I don't live in this moment and always live preparing for the next move I will be miserable.
ReplyDeleteoh how exciting to be SOO close to daughter #2! I will just go ahead and admit I am soo jealous. There's 1000 miles between Melody and I and I cannot imagine what would ever change that....nothing good so I guess I am praying that it doesn't! lol. Just yesterday my air conditioner started doing funny things too....hope it's nothing expensive, can't live without it. Hope all with the move goes smoothly...
ReplyDeleteI hate packing up my kitchen. The last time we moved (2008), I think 25 boxes were kitchen stuff! Car trouble :(
ReplyDeleteOh, my, I can relate to those boxes. I've been packing for our move coming up in less than three weeks!
ReplyDeleteWe should all move about every 10 years.....that way we could downsize our possessions. We recently installed new counter tops which involved removing items from the cabinets so it could be fastened down. I used that as an opportunity to get rid of some things that were worn out or which I had too many of...it helped my storage problem immensely.
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At least you have packers. And they are young. I dread the packing and we are at least a year from moving. So happy you rented a place and close your teacher girl.
ReplyDeleteYou may be happily surprised how little you actually need for living day-to-day. Sorry about the car woes. I would trade in a car after those major expenses but not on moving day.
Oh can I relate! Still unpacking boxes here. Finding surprises along the way (one Dove Chocolate, small bag of mints) and so happy to find the potholders yesterday! We lived in an apartment here for three months. Not terrible, but not a ton of fun, either. Having your daughter nearby will make it so much better! And you'll have to come here to see who has more dishes. I think I have you beat. Ha.
ReplyDeleteLove that she is sleeping, she is definitely use to it! Glad that part is over and how exciting to live by your daughter for the next year. Seems like everything is falling into place so quickly......
ReplyDeleteI love that you can find time for the important things like blogging and finding humor in the midst of chaos. So excited that you will be close to Daughter2. What a fun summer you all are going to have. Can't wait to hear about your new life on the other side of packing.
ReplyDeleteAt least you'll be next to your daughter... that's gotta be great. Sleep overs happening all the time :)
ReplyDeleteHope the move is going well for you. That's pretty great that you will be loving close to Daughter 2. Sometimes it's hard living so far away from them, isn't it? I'm thankful that I have one of mine close to me too.
ReplyDeleteJust think a year from now when you unpack everything into the new place, it will be like having a bunch of new stuff. Such fun times coming for you all.
Oh my! I'm so excited for you, but also wonder how you are handling it all so well. I would be a wreck. We've been in this house 26 years. It's been that long since every nook and cranny were examined and cleaned out. Oh my!
ReplyDeleteI hope everything went SO smoothly. Good luck with the apartment. Do you need quarters for your laundry? ;)
ReplyDeleteOh Joyce, it will be wonderful to be near one of your daughters. After having lived in and accumulated stuff for 25 years, the thought of moving is overwhelming. Hope it goes smoothly for y'all from here on out. I'm feeling exhausted just reading your post. Lol
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you! Moving and being near your daughter?! Wonderful times ahead!!
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