Choose Joy and Oil is on the move.
Minnesota to Miami
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Moving With Children: Part 2
I can actually say that it was almost yesterday that we moved! It was only less than three months ago that we moved, and now we are packing and preparing to move in a couple weeks.
We knew, going into this past move, that it could be a short stay. With that possibility and a few other factors, we did not unpack everything - only what we needed. That said, there is not much to pack this time around. However, I am still packing and preparing in a very similar fashion.
1. I am boxing up all remaining items and labeling the boxes for easy recognition.
2. I am getting rid of a some things that we do not need to take with us (isn't that always the case with moving - you seem to lessen your load!).
3. SOMETHING DIFFERENT: I will have boxes labeled and ready to be packed - with the items we will need until the last couple days - making sure that everything has a box to go into. (Last time, we had so many "crunch moments" when so many things were loose and clunky because they were looked over. The more things have a box to go into, the better.)
4. I will make sure to pack for a hotel, style vacation - utilizing our suitcases for the essentials while we move and unpack. (Less pressure on all of us to need to empty boxes to find what we need to live.)
5. As much as possible, I will have snacks and drinks available during the moving day. Also, I will be gracious with myself over the ease of eating out during the transition time - less time in the kitchen is sometimes easier because of all the other things being taken care of.
6. I am giving myself time to get it all done. Starting now and slowly getting a couple boxes packed a day - in the midst of spending time with the boys and doing household chores and the daily grind - allows me and my family less of a stressful attitude.
7. ULTIMATELY: Planning ahead is your friend!
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