It’s amazing. Two weeks ago on Monday morning I was working and daydreaming about a vacation to Florida. Now, I’m mentally planning how to arrange furniture in a house (picture above) we made an offer on yesterday.
I told my mom several weeks ago that I’ve been waiting for something big to happen. Honestly, I thought it would be related to the twins and this pregnancy — but maybe Mike’s new job/moving/etc. is the “big” thing that I’ve felt looming on the horizon for so long.
All of it is very overwhelming. We spent the second weekend in a row looking at houses and there is nothing like the pressure of the fact that Mike starts his new job next Monday and my pregnancy to force us to make a decision quickly. We’re still looking at a closing date that is at least 5 weeks away — and with a twin pregnancy 5 weeks can be a very long time…
We haven’t worked out all of the details, the house isn’t ours (yet), and there are a million “what ifs” in this entire scenario.
As my pregnancy progresses it is (and will become) more and more difficult for me to participate in many of the physical aspects of the move. We’re lucky that the government will provide movers — but still, there are a million things in this house that I don’t want to take with us. So I need to start going through all of our clutter and purging. Which isn’t exactly easy with Bo around and when I use his sleep time to work…
I am trying to make lists of non-physical things I can do. Call the bank, change the direct deposit, contact the post office, etc. I am sure many of you have moved a lot more than I have. What are some things I need to be thinking about and make sure that we do? I don’t want to over look those little details that can make a big difference in the long-run.
Feel free to ignore this – but when we had to move when my nephew was a toddler one trick we used was to put together a box and sit him in it. We gave him crayons to color on the inside of the box because he saw us writing on the boxes so he wanted to do it too. It kept him confined and distracted. He loved that he was "helping" us.
LOL.
I wonder if Bo would actually stay in a box?? Interesting concept!
If he won't sit in a box (mine would have found a way to get out) maybe you can put him in a portable pack and play… I bet if you don't have one someone has one you can borrow. I would give him color wonders, he can't eat those and they only color where they are supposed to (and non-toxic of course). I think Heather has a good idea w/that though!
We've only moved once since getting married and lucky for us but since you have movers that part should be easy. It'll be the little things: forwarding address, phone, changing all the addresses for your bills/bank/paychecks, getting yours and your family medical records switched to your new doctors, keeping cold stuff cold on the drive, making sure electricity is connected before you arrive, getting internet set up. Good luck and don't over do it!
You'll need to cancel your utilities – it's a good idea to schedule that for a day or two after the movers are scheduled to leave. Take anything that can't be replaced (wedding album, family photos, Bo's baby shoes, or whatever) with you – insurance will cover costs, but some things are priceless. You also want to bring with you important paperwork, like bank statements, tax forms, passports, titles to your cars, medical paperwork, etc. with you, in case you need them for any reason before the rest of your possessions arrive. That's just off the top of my head. Oh, also, valuable jewelry and so forth are good things to bring with you as well. Usually these things are not covered by insurance in a move. If there's anything you'll need immediately when you move in (coffee pot and toaster, for instance) ask the movers to pack those items last and write "Open first" on the box, just so you can find what you're looking for. They should also put all the various "parts" of things – screws, nuts, bolts, batteries, etc – of anything they disassemble in ziploc bags and attach them to the piece of furniture they came from or in a special "Parts Box" for you, so you're not going crazy looking for all this stuff at the other end. And you will probably need to disconnect things like the computer, stereo, and so forth – most moving companies don't do that. Plus if you do it yourself, you can label the wires so it's all easy to reconnect.
Okay, that's all I can think of. In another life, I worked for a moving company. At last, it's coming in handy!
When I was pregnant the last time I moved I basically did mostly the phone calls and paperwork. As well as lists for the ex husband. Haha.
Good luck with your move. I'm sure it will go great!
A couple of the utilities like electric and gas will have to stay on in Hall Street house until all the paperwork is done with government or realtors and title transferred…
House will need to be cleaned up and carpets cleaned after movers have packed everything.
Bo will need to stay with grammie while they are packing the house up..
What worries me is that it might take 5 weeks to close if everything goes smoothly.. then I'm not sure if state law allows 30-90 day for the house to be turned over…….??????? Then they pay rent if not out….
Our babies will be here by then!!!
That house looks beautiful! And, a huge yard!! Good luck!
Good luck with everything…I HATE moving with a passion.
house looks great!!! hope you get it, cause i can't wait for inside photos! you know that i'm super nosey!!!! and usually proud of it
Beautiful house. No moving advice only hatred for moving, lol
Cute house! Hope everything goes smoothly to speed the transaction. And good luck with packing, when it comes. Fortunately our last move occurred when Skyler was far less mobile. Be sure to rest when you can!