I want to thank you for the kind words and comments from last week's post. I can't start to inform you just how much it implies to me that you take the time to read what I need to state and leave sweet comments and messages.
I forgot to mention something because post that I believe is truly important. Usage your own judgement when it pertains to making decisions about where you are going to live, send your kids to school, and everything else. It appears like when you learn where you are going, people enjoy to inform you what to do.
Don't reside in that community.
That school is not as good as this one. (I never ever trust the school rating sites either, but that is for another post.).
That commute is terrible.
You know, there is a better location to do xyz ...
They are coming from a good placeGreat location they are not you. You understand more about what you are looking for when it comes to finding a place that you desire to live in and what kind of lifestyle you have than anybody else. We have constantly done our own thing and made our own options and have never ever regretted it.
Last week, I spoke to you about how I feel about moving. I enjoy it.
But if I am being completely honest with you, the actual relocation can be an annoyance.
We are 3 weeks out from transferring to Cape Cod (our 9th relocation?) and deep in the throes of the process. I thought that I would share some ideas that I have gotten for many years of military moves.
I play an unusual little video game with myself every time we move. I try to make sure that we have less stuff than we did the previous move.
For me more stuff indicates more to take care of, more to unload, and more to move once again. If we have boxes with numerous moving sticker labels on them that have actually never ever been opened, opportunities are excellent we do not 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 dispose it back in.
3. Speaking of utensils, make sure that you check every drawer, cabinet, and closet to ensure that everything was packed. We had our utensil drawer missed as soon as 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 also missed out on a shed as soon as. That time we left a barbeque and a lawnmower for the brand-new owners. When you sign off, it is not the responsibility of the movers, so make sure to check.
4. About a month out, make visits to have the utilities turned over or switched on. It is good to have Internet on relocation in day, and not a few weeks later on. It can be difficult to get cable television visits during moving season. Likewise, call your current suppliers and let them understand your vacate day to shut off Source what you already have in your existing home.
If you have school age children, make sure that you understand what you require to register them at their new school (and sports if they are playing in the fall). It is simpler to get physicals and their vaccinations prior to you leave than when you get to your brand-new town.
While I am filling out the documents, I likewise find a pediatrician read more and dental professional and call to make certain that they are taking brand-new patients. I keep a small file folder with all of our essential documents in it and bring it with me.
This one should go without saying, but after some conversations lately, I am a little turned off by the way some people treat the people moving their possessions. The nicer 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 concern pack, I move us out of the house and into a hotel. I pack everyone for the road 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 home and I tend to get overwhelmed. Now, I do everything before they get there and it is more fun for everyone. And everything that doesn't require to get packed is already with you. Just one individual requires to be in your house with the movers, so among us will take the kids to the hotel pool or do something throughout the day.
8. Do not forget your family pets. I will be sending my pet dog to doggy day care. I do not desire her under everybody's feet in and in the way. Make sure that the hotels or visitor homes that you are staying at take animals. Moving can be traumatic for animals, so attempt to keep them as tension totally free as possible.
I actually play up the "adventure" element of moving rather of the leaving part. I make sure 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 an actually great concept to hand carry the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put whatever back together). It is funny how numerous individuals have informed me that is the one box that has gotten lost.
Pack a box of things that you understand that you will require the 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. Simply joking about the wine.
12. When it concerns unpacking, simply get it done. We typically are "images on the walls" by day 3. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and once everything is unpacked and moved in, you can begin to check out and more info enjoy your new town.
13. When we get to the brand-new home, I attempt to get there a day before the movers come. I clean up as much as I can. Within drawers, fridge, shelves, etc. After everything is relocated, unpacked, and create, I treat myself to an expert cleansing. It is so nice to have a clean house after all of the insaneness of a big move.
14. Be flexible. Stuff happens. Movers are late. Houses aren't ready. Things break. Moving is going to cost more than you think it does. It isn't the end of the world. Don't sweat the little things. It isn't worth it in the long run.
Every moving season I believe that my spouse and I are going to get divorced. Being able to laugh and have fun with the move is so much better than being worried out and dissatisfied. My kids, my other half, the movers.