I want to thank you for the kind words and comments from recently's post. I can't start to tell you just how much it suggests to me that you make the effort to read what I have to state and leave sweet comments and messages.
I forgot to point out something in that post that I think is truly 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 appears like when you learn where you are going, individuals love to inform you what to do.
Don't reside in that neighborhood.
That school is not as great as this one. (I never trust the school ranking websites either, however that is for another post.).
That commute is terrible.
You understand, there is a much better place to do xyz ...
They are coming from a good placeGreat location they however not you. You know more about what you are looking for when it comes to finding a location that you desire to live in and what kind of lifestyle you have than anyone else. We have actually constantly done our own thing and made our own options and have never ever regretted it.
Last week, I spoke with you about how I feel about moving. I enjoy it.
If I am being completely honest with you, the actual move can be a pain in the ass.
We are 3 weeks out of relocating to Cape Cod (our 9th relocation?) 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.
I play an unusual little video game with myself every time we move. I attempt to make sure that we have less things than we did the previous relocation.
For me more stuff means more to take care of, more to unpack, and more to move again. If we have boxes with multiple moving stickers on them that have actually never ever been opened, opportunities are good we don't need it.
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.
Speaking of utensils, make sure that you inspect every drawer, cabinet, and closet to make sure that everything 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.
4. About a month out, make appointments to have the energies turned over or turned on. It is good to have Web on move in day, and not a couple of weeks later. It can be difficult to get cable television appointments throughout moving season. Also, call your present service providers and let them understand your vacate day to shut off what you currently have in your present house.
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 filling out the paperwork, I also find a pediatrician and dental expert and call to make certain that they are taking brand-new clients. I keep a little file folder with all of our crucial documents in it and bring it with me.
This one must go without stating, but after some conversations lately, I am a little turned off by the method some individuals deal with the people moving their possessions. The nicer I am to my movers, the faster and much easier the relocation is. They load and move people every day.
7. The night before the movers come to load, I move us out of the home and into a hotel. I pack everyone for the roadway journey like we are going on getaway and pack up the vehicle. It is too hard to do it while there is a moving team in the home and I tend have a peek here to get overwhelmed. Now, I do everything before they arrive and it is more enjoyable for everyone. And whatever that doesn't require to get packed is already with you. Just one person needs to be in your home with the movers, so one of us will take the kids to the hotel pool or do something throughout the day.
8. Do not ignore your pets. I will be sending my pet dog to doggy daycare. I don't desire her under everybody's feet in and in the way. Likewise, 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 truly play up the "experience" aspect 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.
10. Tape the cords and remotes to the backs of the televisions and electronic devices. And it is a really great concept to hand bring 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 understand that you will require the opening night. I ensure 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 wine. Just joking about the white wine. (Not actually. Have lots of 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 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 cleansing. It is so great to have a tidy house after all of the madness of a huge relocation.
14. Be versatile. Things occurs. Movers are late. Homes aren't ready. 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 enjoyable. Every moving season I believe that my other half and I are going to get separated. (We never do.) Being able to laugh and have a good time with the relocation is a lot better than being stressed and unhappy. Everybody seeks to me to see how I am dealing. My kids, my spouse, the movers. If I am snapping at everyone and unpleasant, everybody else is going to be too. Take it in stride.