I wish to thank you for the kind words and remarks from last week's post. I can't start to tell you how much it indicates to me that you make the effort to read what I need to say and leave sweet remarks and messages.
I forgot to discuss something because post that I think is really essential. Use your own judgement when it concerns making decisions 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, individuals like to inform you what to do.
Don't reside in that neighborhood.
That school is not as excellent as this one. (I never rely on the school ranking websites either, however that is for another post.).
That commute is awful.
You understand, there is a better place to do xyz ...
They are originating from a good location, however 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 want to reside in and what kind 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.
Recently, I talked with you about how I feel about moving. I love it.
But if I am being perfectly truthful with you, the real relocation can be a pain in the ass.
We are 3 weeks out of 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 gotten for many years of military relocations.
1. Purge, purge, and purge some more. I play a weird plot with myself every time we move. I try to make sure that we have less stuff than we did the previous move. I am particulary happy with our last move-- 8,500 lbs.
For me more things indicates more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move again. If we have boxes with multiple moving sticker labels on them that have actually never been opened, chances are excellent we do not need it.
2. Go through your drawers and put the little things in Ziploc bags. The movers just can drop the bags into the box, and when you are unpacking, you can simply dispose it back in. Everything is together. This is especially handy for scrap drawers, utensils, underwear drawers.
Speaking of utensils, make sure that you check every closet, drawer, and cabinet to make sure that whatever was loaded. Our realtor was kind enough to go back to the home and send us the drawer that we forgot about. Once you sign off, it is not the duty of the movers, so make sure to double check.
It can be tough to get cable visits throughout moving season. Call your existing providers and let them know your move out day to turn off what you currently have in your existing house.
5. If you have school age children, ensure that you understand what you need 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. Many school districts have whatever you require online or will send you the documentation. This has actually constantly made the shift a lot easier for me.
While I am filling out the documents, I also find a pediatrician and dental professional and call to ensure that they are taking new patients. I keep a small file folder with all read more of our essential papers in it and carry it with me.
6. Treat your movers well. This one ought to go without saying, but after some conversations lately, I am a little turned off by the way some people treat individuals moving their belongings. I have had actually excellent luck with movers. I keep the refrigerator equipped with drinks, have breakfast and lunch for them each day, and trust them to do their job. The better I am to my movers, the faster and much easier the relocation is. They most likely 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 before the movers come to load, I move us out of the house and into a hotel. It is too tough to do it while there is a moving crew in the home and I tend to get overwhelmed. And whatever that doesn't require to get packed is currently with you.
8. Don't forget your animals. I will be sending my pet to doggy daycare. I don't desire her under everyone's feet in and in the method. Make sure that the hotels or visitor houses that you are remaining at take animals. Moving can be traumatic for animals, so attempt to keep them as stress totally free as possible.
I really 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 home. The kids can ride bikes and play while the movers are moving us in.
And it is an actually excellent idea to hand carry the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put whatever back together). It is amusing how lots of people have told me that is the one box that has actually gotten lost.
11. Pack a box of things that you understand that you will require the opening night. I make sure that there are clean sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a garbage bag), shower drape, some towels, and a bottle of white wine. Simply kidding about the wine. (Not really. Have lots of red wine.).
When it comes to unpacking, just 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 home, I attempt to get there a day prior to 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 house after all of the craziness of a big relocation.
Movers are late. Homes aren't prepared. Moving is going to cost more than you think it does.
15. Have enjoyable. Every moving season I believe that my spouse and I are going to get divorced. (We never do.) Having the ability to laugh and have fun with the move is a lot better than being stressed and unhappy. Everybody seeks to me to see how I am dealing. My kids, my hubby, the movers. If I am snapping at everyone and unpleasant, everybody else is going to be too. Take it in stride.