We are finally finished moving and the relief is palpable. It's not quite on par with the wedding being finished but watching "Bridesmaids" this weekend reminded us how great it is to be on the other side.
We learned a lot during this move, mostly about clutter and the fine art of culling. I am resolved to do a major clear out at least twice a year. As much as we love this house (and boy do we!) we are renters and the possibility of having to move will remain on the horizon, in a looming Big Bad Wolf way. And although it's unlikely we will clear out to the point that all we have can fit in two duffel bags, we can try to make it a one-day affair.
The three week move did not go as planned, at all. We got lazy, I can admit it. After several days of small hauls we felt accomplished and soon rested on our laurels — embarrassing but true. By the last day I think we both would have preferred to burn down the old house and salt the earth afterwards.
Lesson learned, and although we did not burn down the house (oh, David Byrne you just took up residence in my brain) we are finished and a little wiser. I have a lot to do in the next few weeks but my priorities are as follows:
- Unpack (obviously)
- Donate a large portion of our possessions that we have not used in ages.
- I have a box by the front door that is over-flowing with knick-knacks and clothing we know longer need/want.
- Create a new chore schedule — print out and laminate for display in kitchen
- Pare down clothing — risk an angry husband by enforcing the removal of most t-shirts
- We can use our plastic tub for winter clothing storage now!
- Catalog all of our books
- Mail thank you notes from the wedding (once I find them in the boxes of the office :/)
- Get back on the meal planning horse
- Begin exercising and tracking food again
- Plan our reward for all the hard organizing and cleaning: housewarming party!
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