Moving issues

As we got closer and closer to the "expected closing of escrow" (which was seriously premature and a story that is still currently unfolding, unfortunately!), we needed to get rid of massive amounts of things. 

   At first it was really hard to make a decision about every single item I owned - am I going to use this and take up space on a boat where every spare inch of space is limited? Is it precious to me and should I store this? Or is it trash? Thankfully, we have some awesome friends and family that are letting us store some of our belongings, trailers, and laundry machines. I'm very grateful! 

   I found it very cathartic to purge stuff and I found myself changing my mind about the things I'd packed to take with me a few weeks before. My 10yr got down to the nitty gritty about the things she actually plays with and what was important to her. My husband, however, was not able to make those kinds of decisions under the stress we were under, decided to take everything, and sort later. When he started packing old used up sponges, I had to let go of the inner judgement I had going on, and let it roll. I know he'll quickly tire of the Sanford and Son thing we currently have going on, and be able to decipher what he really needs here - I have faith! Lol

   Moving is such a Herculean task, but to a much smaller space, onto water, when you have so much stuff, it just gets overwhelming very quickly - not to mention the stress of  selling a home, on top of that. And let me tell you, when non-stop stress is happening every second of the day, sometimes it gets the best of us and the worst comes out! When you start fighting about dog hair, or where something is parked, it's not really about that, you know? But I'm proud to say both of us realize it's the stress we are under and brush it off - this wasn't always the case. Growth, I tell you!!! 

    We moved, officially, 2 weeks ago. It wasn't hard to say goodbye to the house. Saying goodbye to my oldest daughter, her hubby, and all the grand babies was tough, but it's only 2 1/2 hrs away, and we will make lots of visits! I don't intend to miss any birthday parties, if I can help it at all! 

      I still have things in boxes and trash bags, but we've accomplished a lot. The kitchen is done, and I've cooked a few times. I'm exhausted most days and in bed by 8:30. I'd say we are adapting very well, and trying to roll with the punches. Some days are tougher than others, you win some and lose some, but we're making the best of it. 

   It's worth it.