Moving day is looming large at my house, with half-filled boxes all over, pictures leaning against the walls and empty boxes stacked in the kitchen. I go from completely freaked out about getting everything done to an oddly Zen-like state that says of course I will; I always do.
Today I'm finally using the Molly Maids gift certificate given to me by an invisfriend way back in January. I've been tempted to use it several times throughout these last six months of half-ass house cleaning, but I held fast and am so glad I did. They're going to tackle windows and blinds, baseboards and door frames, plus the stove. That will save us a lot of time on Saturday.
Both tomorrow and Thursday I have folks coming in to help me pack. I'm okay with the packing part, but stretching and reaching causes incisional pain, and I'm trying to avoid that. Deb and I are doing my room and my bathroom tomorow, then Mama and her hub are going to help me with the kitchen on Thursday. Sean's sister and her kids packed up all my books and CDs last weekend, which was a huge help, and Liam has his room more or less squared away. My office is the problem child room, and I'm chipping away at that slowly.
It will all get done. It will all get done.
The best thing, of course, is that this time next week I'll be in my new house. Still surrounded by half-packed boxes, but in my new house. Hopefully I'll be one week stronger, too, and able to get a little more done every day. And in the cool of the evenings I can sit on my new front porch and relax with a cool drink.
Life is looking better every day.
Remember those old signs: "Watch this space"? Me and alot of other folks have been watching this space -- and now that I just read your post, I am smiling (and I haven't even had coffee yet).
Wonderful to see this post, and I hope your move goes smoothly and you & Liam like your new home.
Posted by: Beth | June 26, 2007 at 08:48 AM
Just read your comment about Prince of Tides over at Friday Night Fish Fry and had to stop by and comment. I used to read it every year too! Wow, you are really amazing; I did some snooping around your sites and you are some kind of woman (with great taste in music too).
Posted by: Long Day With Short People | June 26, 2007 at 12:21 PM
I'll second the "some kind of woman" comment, and raise "you gotta two rocking chairs on that new front porch?"
xoxo
Posted by: Jennifer | June 26, 2007 at 01:59 PM
Can you show photos of the new place when you get moved in? I hope you have all the help you need - don't force the incisions!!
Posted by: kenju | June 26, 2007 at 03:43 PM
Moving day?!!! Just the thought sends terror across my brow! ~ jb///
Posted by: LAZY | June 26, 2007 at 06:44 PM
Wow, moving is hard enough without doing it while recuperating from major surgery. I'm impressed that you're tackling it at all. But you're right, it will be sweet when you're in a brand new place. There is a particular kind of soap that I buy only because it was in my house when I first moved here, and the smell of it brings back that feeling of happiness and excitement of those first days.
Posted by: Laurie | June 27, 2007 at 04:20 PM
I hope you have enough help. You certainly are a tough one. Is Liam excited about the move? You guys have lots of down time just enjoying that front porch!
I see Amy from short people came over. Amy is cool. And her comments were right about this place and you!
Posted by: Deana | June 28, 2007 at 10:52 PM
The TL moving crew would like to report mission accomplished! and what a great new home - sweet porch, a bathtub big enough to swim in, and a dog for Liam. As soon as she's feeling 100% we demand a porch party!
Posted by: Tracy | July 02, 2007 at 09:21 AM