I'm Going To Move~~Long Post Sorry~~

[BrokenBladder]

Well the time has come for us to move.:( I'm sad because I love where we are, but at the same time my MIL owns the house we're moving into, and buying, so it will be a good financial move for us. Here's the really issue at hand........there is so much work to moving. I know you guys understand this but I'm wondering how in the world I will ever get it done, even with the help of my DH and boys. Nevermind the fact that the house we're moving into is smaller than the one we're in now so we have to get rid of a alot of stuff!! That dosen't bother me because I don't like clutter, but it will be alot of work to figure out what get thrown out and what moves with us.
We don't have the official move in date yet, but my MIL said my DH could start painting later next week and she dosen't really care when we move in.
On one hand I'm excited to get into something new that will actually be ours, but then there's this part of me who KNOWS how my body will react to all of this......NOT GOOD. Does anyone have any words of wisdom? I wish I could just go to bed and not get up until everything was done, what a chicken huh?

[champgoof]

i am happy and sad for you. When we moved I had to something a little something every day but never alot. it worked out not to bad expect for the real move part. I took an hour a day ( or whatever works) and then packed and went through stuff. 6 months later we had to move again ( yikes!) but we had moved in a house we just bought. Luckily we had about 8 friends come to the rescue. the boys were bringing stuff in and the girls were unpacking my kitchen. the same night almost everything was in its place ( expect for my books and clothes and small stuff) the "rest" all waited until I felt up to it to put it away. A month later we cooked a huge 7 course meal to thank them for their help. Ask the boys to bring some boxes as you pact them. its hard to do a little everyday without over doing it ( i had done that a few times while packing)

no matter how you decide to tackle the task ahead at one point your body will want to get even but think of being a place that is yours.;)

good luck

[Kathi49]

Lisa,

You are not a chicken! I completely understand and it is nice as you say to get something of your own and to be looking forward to that! :) Words of wisdom? I would just say only do the "light" things and enlist some more help. I know, easier said than done. And, I would also just start packing a little each day. I went through this with my mother when she moved from a home to a condo and she was beside herself. She, too, had to figure out what she wanted to take and what she wanted to sell or be rid of. So, every day I went over there and just started taking boxes to her and packed. Towards the last, she had one huge garage sale and unloaded a lot of stuff! When the day came to move, everything was ready to go. And, last but not least, you sound like my daughter. The other day she said, "If I could just be Bewitched, I would wrinkle my nose and everything would be done!" LOL Yeah, right, as if she really has a lot on her plate LOL! In any case, congrats even if it is a pain! :) Just take it easy. :)

[Tbackpain1]

Hey BB,

Oh my goodness, do I know that feeling...I feel some days like I'm still recovering from the move we made back in June 06...and we're probably moving again this June. But, I tell you, I am saving every penny I can, because this time I'm hiring movers. Even with the help from our family, it was just too much for me.

Just take it as easy as you can and make sure you take frequent breaks. I felt like I wasn never going to get everything done in time, but somehow we managed to be ready to go.

Theresa

[Kira]

I agree with the other posts... getting help with it is crucial. Not just with moving boxes, but also with cleaning, packing, etc. Moving is a LOT of work, but when you are in that new house, it will be worth it. Just pace yourself, a little at a time, and definitely ask for help and delegate tasks.

[BrokenBladder]

Thanks for the kind words of wisdom. Thank goodness this is not a rush situation and we can take our time. I just don't have a clue how I will manage. My house is already a disaster from lack of energy to clean so getting things together just to pack just blows my mind. My DH does do things, but not nearly enough to make up for me. My boys are teenagers and while I know they mean well, things just don't get done with them either. To be honest I don't even have the energy to be angry because no one gets anything done.
I hate the way I feel and I hate the fact that my life is down to what it is now.

[Pharmacist.steve]

You can hire day labor to help you pack the truck and unpack the truck at the other end. Most areas have companies that hire out day labor.. If you use a U-haul type truck .. all you have to worry with is driving the truck.

http://www.movingadvocateteam.com/

The moving industry is reportedly full of scam artists and there is virtually no state/fed oversight or enforcement .. it is apparently a real BUYER BEWARE situation.

[waggytalk]

as others said GET HELP!

we moved about 3 years ago. We are blessed in the fact that my 2 brother-in-laws really like me and came to help, and we have some good friends that came over and helped.

some came over and even helped pack up stuff! so we really didn't have to do much. I just got to drive the bit u-haul hehe (granted only 20 miles but it was fun). when we got to the new house they were here waiting for us and started moving it where we needed it. then some stayed late helping us unpack.

granted it cost me $50 in food and beer (well worth it if you ask me). All i had to do that day is man the BBQ and make sure the cooler had cold beer!

[Mark N]

I made that move two years ago and I did ask for help from the neighbors. It was still tough but I got through it. Enjoy the financial break and get all the help you need. Find the excitement in this move and live for the moment, even though it isn't easy to do when faced with a situation like this.

[BrokenBladder]

I guess I really need to enlist some help!! We have some people who will actually help us get from here to there with the heavy stuff but the packing is where I'm lacking in help!!
Since becoming disabled my friends are down to the bare minimum and all of them work. I'm sure things will work out.......I'm just going through a depression right now. It dosen't help that I've been feeling worse than usual lately.

[suede]

((LIsa)))
You have already gotten as good of advice as I could give you, please just listen and don't over do, let others help.
You didn't say but I assume you won't be moving far from where you are though and that will help along with the fact that you aren't on any real strict time lines..
Remember nothing is as important as your health so listen to your body..
Linda