I want to thank you for the kind words and comments from recently's post. I can't begin to inform you how much it means to me that you put in the time to read what I have to state and leave sweet comments and messages.
I forgot to point out something in that post that I believe is really crucial. Use your own judgement when it pertains to making decisions about where you are going to live, send your kids to school, and whatever else. It seems like when you discover out where you are going, people like to tell you what to do.
Don't reside in that community.
That school is not as excellent as this one. (I never rely on the school rating websites either, however that is for another post.).
That commute is awful.
You understand, there is a better location to do xyz ...
They are originating from a good location, but they are not you. This is your experience. You know more about what you are trying to find when it comes to discovering a location that you wish to reside in and what sort of lifestyle you have than anybody else. We have actually constantly done our own thing and made our own choices and have never ever regretted it. As convenient as it is to crowdsource, this might be among those times when you trust your own impulses more. PSA over.
Last week, I spoke with you about how I feel about moving. I like it.
However if I am being completely honest with you, the actual move can be an annoyance.
We are 3 weeks out from relocating to Cape Cod (our 9th move?) and deep in the throes of the process. I thought that I would share some suggestions that I have actually chosen up for many years of military relocations.
1. Purge, purge, and purge some more. I play a weird little game with myself each time we move. I try to ensure that we have less stuff than we did the previous move. I am particulary pleased with our last move-- 8,500 lbs.
For me more stuff means more to take care of, more to unload, and more to move once again. If we have boxes with several moving stickers on them that have never been opened, opportunities are excellent we don't need 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 simply dump it back in.
Speaking of utensils, make sure that you inspect every closet, drawer, and cabinet to make sure that whatever was packed. Our real estate agent was kind enough to go back to the house and send us the drawer that we forgot about. When you sign off, it is not the duty of the movers, so make sure to double check.
It can be tough to get cable appointments during moving season. Call your existing suppliers and let them know your move out day to turn off what you currently have in your existing house.
If you have school age kids, make sure that you understand what you require to register them at their brand-new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). It is easier to get physicals and their vaccinations before you leave than when you get to your new town.
While I am filling out the paperwork, I also find a pediatrician and dental professional and call to ensure that they are taking brand-new clients. I keep a small file folder with all of our essential papers in it and carry it with me.
6. Treat your movers well. This one must go without stating, but after some conversations lately, I am a little shut off by the way some people treat the individuals moving their belongings. I have actually had actually all the best with movers. I keep the refrigerator equipped with drinks, have breakfast and lunch for them each day, and trust them to read more do their job. The better I am to my movers, the faster and simpler the relocation is. They probably aren't going to pack your things exactly as you would, however they are specialists. They load and move people every day. They know what they are doing.
The night prior to the movers come to pack, I move us out of the house and into a hotel. It is too difficult to do it while there is a moving crew in the home and I tend to get overwhelmed. And everything that doesn't require to get packed is currently with you.
I will be sending my canine to dog day care. Make sure that the hotels or guest homes that you are staying at take animals. Moving can be traumatic for animals, so try to keep them as tension totally free as possible.
9. Very same with the kids. I truly highlight the "adventure" element of moving instead of the leaving part. I unload their rooms initially and get them settled into the house before I take on the other rooms. I make certain that the movers put their bikes on the truck last, so that they are the first things off of the truck when we get to our brand-new house. The kids can ride bikes and play while the movers are moving us in.
And it is a really good idea to hand bring the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put whatever back together). It is funny how many people have actually informed me that is the one box that has actually gotten lost.
Pack a box of things that you understand that you will require the very first night. I make sure that there are tidy sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a garbage bag), shower curtain, some towels, and a bottle of red wine. Just joking about the red wine.
12. When it pertains to unpacking, simply get it done. We generally are "pictures on the walls" by day 3. 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 brand-new home, I attempt to get there a day prior to the movers come. After whatever is moved in, unpacked, and put together, I treat myself to a professional cleaning. It is so nice to have a tidy home after all of the madness of a huge move.
Movers are late. Homes aren't prepared. Moving is going to cost more than you think it does.
15. Have a good time. Every moving season I think that my hubby and I are going to get divorced. (We never ever do.) Having the ability to laugh and have fun with the move is a lot better than being stressed out and unhappy. Everybody seeks to me to see how I am dealing. My kids, my hubby, the movers. Everyone else is going to be too if I am snapping at everybody and miserable. Take it in stride.