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Ugh, you guys, moving suuuucks. I always forget how bad it is. I hate packing and taking care of all the stuff that goes along with a move, and I get overwhelmed really early on and know that it is something I loathe. But somehow it always ends up being worse than I expect or remember. See that house down below? I hate that house! I want to live in this lame apartment under my especially lame neighbors forever, just so long as I don’t have to pack one more single thing. Ok, I don’t hate it. I’m just ready to be in it.
It was around this time two years ago that we were doing exactly the same thing as we prepared to leave Chicago. It was hard packing with a mobile baby - he got into everything imaginable. A few of you may remember Sam eating the zipper. I thought we’d learned our lesson from that incident but nooooooo. Today Hubby and I were dealing with files and paper shredding, and when I went over to check on Robby he had that exact same expression on his face, causing me to open his mouth and sweep out a tiny piece of plastic that was working its way toward the back of his throat. It was something that had no business being on the floor to begin with ( I think it was a broken piece from the cord to our blinds or something), but of course the whole apartment is covered in packing material and crap right now so everything just kind of blends together. Packing with one baby and one toddler is, well, it’s ridiculous. And now I’ll stop complaining because it will all be over in a week.
And on a really, REALLY good note, I’m going to be writing for Mama Speaks, which I am so happy about. Mama Speaks is an awesome review blog that showcases mom-designed products, eco-friendly tips and merchandise, lesser known charity organizations, and generally very cool stuff for moms. It’s a great place to check out for new products and to get a mom’s opinion on whether or not something is a good purchase for you and your family. I’m sure I’ll be biting my nails when it’s time for my first reviews, but I’m totally excited.
Labels: House, The Little One
I’m totally excited about you bringing your voice to Mama Speaks! I’m still a bit bummed that we “met” here just after you moved away from Chicago. Ah, visit soon after you settle in, ok?
Steph
Comment by Adventures In Babywearing — May 5, 2008 @ 7:37 am
Hang in there! It will be SO worth it when you are settling in to your new home. And think of it the way I did - you won’t have to do it again for a long, long, long time. (Hopefully)
Congratulations on Mama Speaks. You’ll be fantastic!
Comment by Mama D — May 5, 2008 @ 8:33 am
Congrats on the Mama Speaks gig! Ugh on the moving. hope it goes more smoothly from here.
Comment by Lynanne — May 5, 2008 @ 9:46 am
Oh, the Mama Speaks thing is great. I’m friends with Ashlee and Steph and gang in real life. What an amazing bunch of ladies. And um, good luck with the move. Totally been there.
Comment by Life With All Boys — May 5, 2008 @ 10:28 am
I just did the math and I’ve moved 9 times in the last 10 years. Apparently the math also adds up to this…ME=CRAZY. I totally know how you feel, and at least you’re going to an awesome house that you love!
Welcome to Mama Speaks, no need to be nervous, you’ll be amazing!
Comment by To Think Is To Create — May 5, 2008 @ 11:04 am
I’ll be thinking about you this week. Be glad when it is over and you are sorta out of boxes.
Comment by jaybee4000 — May 5, 2008 @ 12:16 pm
Good luck with the move!
Comment by Angie — May 5, 2008 @ 5:28 pm
I just moved to Seoul, Korea after a brief stint in Erie, PA. I, and half of my stuff remained in Cairo, Egypt. We arrived in the beginning of March and have finally received both of our shipments from Erie, our car and our shipment from Cairo. My husband in currently in Georgia unpacking the shipment from Texas that went into storage before he went to Egypt 4 years ago. That stuff is going into a house we just closed on via Power of Attorney for my sister to live in during medical school. Now, that is exhausting. We forgot what we had. We have three of soe things and none of others. Big Pain.
Word of advice, unpack very quickly and get pictures and curtains hung up. The more you do in the beginning, the more you will have done. If you don’t ride the initial momentum, it could be months or years before you get things set up.
Congratulations on the house and Mama Speaks!
Comment by cairomama — May 6, 2008 @ 4:52 am
I have never heard of Mama Speaks but congrats! I am on my way to check it out…
Comment by Amber — May 6, 2008 @ 4:44 pm