I wish to thank you for the kind words and comments from last week's post. I can't start to tell you just how much it indicates to me that you make the effort to read what I need to say and leave sweet comments and messages.
I forgot to mention something because post that I think is really crucial. Use your own judgement when it comes to making choices about where you are going to live, send your kids to school, and whatever else. It looks like when you discover where you are going, people enjoy to tell you what to do.
Do not live in that area.
That school is not as great as this one. (I never ever trust the school ranking websites either, however that is for another post.).
That commute is horrible.
You know, there is a much better place to do xyz ...
They are originating from a good place, however they are not you. This is your experience. When it comes to discovering a location that you desire to live in and what kind of lifestyle you have than anyone else, you understand more about what you are looking for. We have constantly done our own thing and made our own options and have never ever regretted it. As convenient as it is to crowdsource, this may be among those times when you trust your own instincts more. PSA over.
Recently, I talked with you about how I feel about moving. I love it.
However if I am being completely honest with you, the actual relocation can be a discomfort in the ass.
We are 3 weeks out of moving to Cape Cod (our 9th move?) and deep in the throes of the procedure. I believed that I would share some tips that I have chosen up for many years of military moves.
1. Purge, purge, and purge some more. I play an odd little video game with myself every time we move. I try to ensure that we have less things than we did the previous relocation. I am particulary happy of our last relocation-- 8,500 pounds.
For me more stuff means more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move once again. If we have boxes with numerous moving sticker labels on them that have actually never ever been opened, possibilities are good we don't require it.
Go through your drawers and put the little things in Ziploc bags. The movers simply can drop the bags into the box, and when you are unpacking, you can just dump it back in.
3. Speaking of utensils, make certain that you examine every closet, drawer, and cabinet to make sure that whatever was packed. We had our utensil drawer missed when and we unloaded every box intending to find the forks. We never ever did. Our real estate agent was kind enough to return to your house and send us the drawer that we forgot about. We likewise missed out on a shed when. That time we left a bbq and a lawnmower for the new owners. As soon as you sign off, it is not the obligation of the movers, so make have a peek here sure to check.
It can be tough to get cable consultations during moving season. Call your present suppliers and let them know your move out day to turn off what you currently have in your current home.
If you have school age children, make sure that you know what you need to register them at their new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). It is much easier to get physicals and their vaccinations prior to you leave than when you get to your new town.
While I am submitting the paperwork, I also find a pediatrician and dental expert and call to make certain that they are taking new patients. I keep a small file folder with all of our important papers in it and carry it with me.
This one need to go without stating, however after some discussions lately, I am a little turned off by the way some people treat the individuals moving their personal belongings. The better I am to my movers, the faster and simpler the move is. They pack and move people every day.
7. The night before the movers pertain to pack, I move us out of the house and into a hotel. I pack everyone for the trip like we are going on holiday and pack up the automobile. It is too difficult to do it while there is a moving crew in your house and I tend to get overwhelmed. Now, I do whatever prior to they get there and it is more fun for everybody. And whatever that doesn't require to get loaded is already with you. Only one individual requires to be in your home with the movers, website so one of us will take the kids to the hotel swimming pool or do something throughout the day.
I will be sending my pet dog to doggie day care. Make sure that the hotels or visitor homes that you are remaining at take animals. Moving can be traumatic for animals, so attempt to keep them as stress complimentary as possible.
I really play up the "experience" aspect of moving instead of the leaving part. I make sure that the movers put their bikes on the truck last, so that they are the very first things off of the truck when we get to our new home. The kids can ride bikes and play while the movers are moving us in.
And it is a truly great concept to hand bring the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put everything back together). It is funny how lots of individuals have informed me that is the one box that has actually gotten lost.
11. Pack a box of things that you know that you will need the opening night. I make certain that there are clean sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a trash bag), shower drape, some towels, and a bottle of white wine. Just kidding about the red wine. (Not actually. Have lots of wine.).
When it comes to unpacking, simply get it done. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and once everything is unpacked and moved in, you can start to explore and enjoy your new town.
When we get to the new house, I try to get there a day before the movers come. After everything is moved in, unpacked, and put together, I treat myself to a professional cleaning. It is so great to have a tidy home after all of the madness of a huge move.
14. Be flexible. Stuff happens. Movers are late. Houses aren't all set. Things break. Moving is going to cost more than you believe it does. It isn't completion of the world. Do not sweat the little things. It isn't worth it in the long run.
15. Have a good time. Every moving season I believe that my partner and I are going to get separated. (We never ever do.) Being able to laugh and have a good time with the move is a lot better than being worried out and unhappy. Everyone looks to me to see how I am dealing. My kids, my partner, the movers. If I am snapping at everybody and unpleasant, everyone else is going to be too. Take it in stride.