I wish to thank you for the kind words and remarks from last week'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 need to say and leave sweet remarks and messages.
I forgot to mention something because post that I think is actually important. Usage your own judgement when it comes to making choices about where you are going to live, send your kids to school, and everything else. It looks like when you discover where you are going, individuals love to inform you what to do.
Do not live in that area.
That school is not as good as this one. (I never ever trust the school score sites either, but that is for another post.).
That commute is horrible.
You know, there is a much better location to do xyz ...
They are coming from an excellent place, but they are not you. This is your experience. You understand more about what you are looking for when it concerns discovering a location that you want to reside in and what sort of lifestyle you have than anybody else. We have actually always done our own thing and made our own choices and have actually 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 talked with you about how I feel about moving. I enjoy it.
But if I am being perfectly truthful with you, the real 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 pointers that I have actually gotten over the years of military moves.
I play an odd little video game with myself every time we move. I attempt to make sure that we have less things than we did the previous move.
For me more stuff implies more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move again. If we have boxes with numerous moving sticker labels on them that have actually never ever been opened, possibilities are great 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 drawer, cabinet, and closet to make sure that everything was loaded. Our real estate agent was kind enough to go back to the house and send us the drawer that we forgot about. As soon as you sign off, it is not the responsibility of the movers, so make sure to double check.
It can be tough to get cable visits throughout moving season. Call your current service providers and let them understand your relocation out day to turn off what you currently have in your current home.
5. If you have school age kids, make certain 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 brand-new town. A lot of school districts have whatever you require online or will send you the documentation. This has always made the transition so much easier for me.
While I am submitting the paperwork, 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 of our essential papers in it and carry it with me.
This one must go without saying, but after some conversations recently, I am a little turned off by the method some people treat the individuals moving their personal belongings. The better I am to my movers, the faster and simpler the move is. They load and move individuals every day.
7. The night prior to the movers come to pack, I move us out of the home and into a hotel. I pack everyone for the trip like we are going on getaway and pack up the car. It is too tough to do it while there is a moving team in the house and I tend to get overwhelmed. Now, I do everything prior to they arrive and it is more fun for everybody. And whatever that doesn't need to get packed is currently with you. Only one person requires to be in the house with the movers, so among us will take the kids to the hotel swimming pool or do something during the day.
8. Don't forget your animals. I will be sending my dog to dog day care. I do not want her under everybody's feet in and in the way. Likewise, ensure that the hotels or guest houses that you are remaining at take animals. Moving can be traumatic for animals, so try 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 Source our new home. The kids can ride bikes and play while the movers are moving us in.
10. Tape the cords and remotes to the backs of the tvs and electronic devices. And it is a really great concept to hand carry the "parts" box (the screws, bolts, and all of the little pieces to put everything back together). It is amusing the number of people 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 tidy sheets for all of the beds (I put the folded sheets into a trash bag), shower curtain, some towels, and a bottle of red wine. Just kidding about the red wine. (Not actually. Have great deals of wine.).
When it comes to unpacking, just get it done. Drawing it out makes me feel less settled, and when whatever is unpacked and moved in, you can start to explore and enjoy your new town.
13. I try to get there a day before the movers come when we get to the new home. I clean up as much as I can. Within drawers, refrigerator, racks, etc. After everything is moved in, unpacked, and put together, I treat myself to a professional cleansing. It is so great to have a tidy home after all of the insaneness of a big move.
Movers are late. Houses aren't ready. Moving is going to cost more than you believe it does.
Every moving season I think that my partner and I are going to get separated. Being able to laugh and have fun with the relocation is so much better than being stressed out and dissatisfied. My kids, my other half, the movers.