Packing makes all of this a little more real. We’ve started boxing up the house a little at a time to make the task of moving our lives across the country a little less daunting. Up to this point we’ve only been talking about the move which sure seemed like fun when I described it optimistically all those times. But fitting it all in a truck is another story. And all I can think about lately is where I’m going to find more boxes and I’m tempted to steal my neighbors junk mail just so I have more packing paper.
Because I need a strategy for everything, I’ve decided I’ll move from one room to the next clearing out each and probably save the kitchen for last. The kitchen frightens me with all that heavy, breakable and not to mention expensive stuff behind those cupboard doors. I’m putting the oddly shaped items in our dining room for now because frankly, I don’t know just how to move them yet. Some stuff just wasn’t meant to be moved I think.
Once we’ve got a box full and taped shut, we put it in Bailey’s old room (not sure she approves). And speaking of approval, one thing we did discover over Christmas is that Bailey loves snow. Phew!
Packing: Day 1
(A modest three boxes completed. Baby steps.)
Packing: Day 2
Today I found Bailey’s old blanket in an unused dresser drawer that she used to sleep on as a puppy, too. And if you’ve kept up with B’s blog posts (such as Old Friends Die Hard), then you know that her “puppy love” occasionally turned into the need to annihilate. It was mildly shredded and mangled when I found it, so I thought why not let her do the honors of finishing it off. I set it down for her to smell, and her tail went wagging immediately with joy. She remembered her old friend. B would never tear up a good blanket of ours, but this one she knew was hers. I quick snapped a photo because I knew this would be the last time she saw it, and it made me think about how this move will be sentimental for everyone involved- even B.
Who knows what will turn up next.
Your getting somewhere. Just a note to maybe label the side of each box. Just incase you need to find something.
Thanks! I’ve been labeling the tops with what’s specifically in each :) I’m even labeling trash bags containing pillows and blankets…as if I wouldn’t be able to guess what’s in there!
I am in the process of unpacking. Wish I could easily hand over my empty boxes etc from my move. I also did the slow pack but it still felt like chaos the day of the move because all the necessary stuff I needed til the day of the move seemed like it took forever to pack up. Not sure if you have tried Craigslist for moving boxes. I got rid of my first set of boxes very quickly there. Good luck with your move. Where are you moving to?
Hello Sophia! We are moving to Wisconsin, so it will be quite the climate change at first. And, I wish I could take all of your empty boxes as well! I’m in a little bit of a pickle because I only have shoe boxes left to pack with (go figure). I did find a couple stores that will give me their boxes though, so hopefully that works out. And, I have a feeling it will be hectic right until the last day because there are so many things I don’t want to pack up just yet. Thanks for sharing and hopefully the “unpacking” process is more fun…for your sake and mine!
Didn’t know this was going to happen so close to the new year! You will be missed by lots of Florida people. Keep in touch!
Thanks for commenting Patti! I will miss you all, but we should definitely keep in touch :) P.S. I heart cucumber water now.
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