I can’t believe we have to move.
Even though I knew it was coming, it feels like the rug has been pulled out from underneath me.
My chest is cramping with stress and the lists running through my head are giving me the spins.
The last few days have been chaos amidst boxes and packing tape, furniture pads and piles.
So many piles.
We’ve decided whether to save, sell, donate or store countless items.
Another new address.
Temporary, but still.
Change.
I don’t like change.
Especially on top of all our regular everyday stresses…
Deadlines.
Appointments.
Trips to the grocery store.
Laundry.
Late nights.
Early mornings.
Errands.
Exercise.
Phone calls to make and return.
Full In Boxes.
Bills.
Lunches to prepare.
A chipped tooth and an emergency visit to the dentist.
Infertility treatments.
A dog with warts in his mouth (Ugh. Don’t ask!).
Birthday presents to purchase.
Swim lessons.
Responsibilities.
Life.
But, I don’t have any more going on in my life than you, in fact your To Do list probably looks a lot like mine. Sure the tasks may differ, but the intent behind the reminders is the same and I’m sure the strong desire to cross items off is too!
The older I get the more I realize change can be exciting and a move doesn’t have to be all that stressful. It’s a huge pain-in-the-ass, but I know it’ll all get done.
Plus, there’s a lot of really great stuff going on right now too. Lucas, for one is very excited about living in an apartment complex that has not one, but three pools! We are looking forward to a fun Spring and Summer and finding a house by Fall.
I’m not going to be posting here as much over the next few weeks, so bear with me. Having said that, my infertility column over at SheKnows is still of the utmost importance to me and you can find a new post there every Monday through May. Today’s offering is Acupuncture for infertility: On pins and needles. Please read and share!
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I hated moving so much, it’s like an endless list of things to do, and continues once you’ve moved and have to unpack. So, commiserations all round.
Good luck moving, hope all goes well, and that the dog’s warts go away soon (ugh).
I hated the act of actually moving, but I did like the idea of a new, fresh start.
I love how you have a positive outlook about it. You actually made me think, “Oh, the move sounds fun,” despite all of that packing and stressful part at the beginning.
I hate moving, but I do love the adventure of it.
I hate change, but once everything has a new place, I sort of love it.
Your attitude is awesome, Tonya. Who knows what this new move will trigger…positive changes ahead for your family! This is just the beginning!
I so hear you, I hate moving. It is so very stressful and the stress of regular life just doesn’t stop just because you have this other big change going on. (So inconvenient!) Thinking of you. You can do this!
I hate moving as well.. Esp when the decision is made for me.
Wishing you the best over the next little while! xo
What a nightmare. While getting a bigger, better house would be a dream come true; actually moving into it would be my worst nightmare. Good luck
I can’t wait for you to have a pool! That’s so neat! I have really missed that part about being in Arizona-having a pool everywhere. I bet Lucas will be spending most of this summer in that pool and you and Todd will be nice and tan by the end of the summer.
Moving sucks and it really is no fun, but like you said, maybe it’s the push that you guys needed to finding a home to buy.
I was thinking about moving in April when my lease is up but after everything going else going on and how busy this Summer will be, I’m not going to move. I would just rather not deal with one more thing. Finding a place here in LA that I love and afford is honestly the hardest part too.
Happy move in two weeks! I hope that I can help out in some way. XOXO
Will you still be in CA?
I’ve been out of the loop!
And I freaking hate moving with a passion. I’m thinking of you.
Moving sucks. I hope the transition is smooth.