My packing went well Sunday but it was hard today to have to deal with last minute renovation questions and my job as well as getting ready to move. I can't tell whether John is going to be ready to move or not. I suggested he might want to stay in a hotel the night before moving day but he didn't think that would be necessary. I may suggest it more forcefully.
Today he asked me if he needs to cancel physical therapy and massage appointments on moving day. I told him yes. I think moving day is going to be overwhelming for me trying to make sure everything ends up in the right place. I also told John that in the two or three days after we move, the woman who is helping us pack and unpack would put away his clothes and set up his partial kitchen without him if he made other plans in the afternoons.
I got some packing done today I had been avoiding, but now I'm feeling discouraged. The big chunks are getting done but that makes the small scattered things more visible. And the most unreliable person I hire, who was a big help Friday, didn't show up today.
I have people who offer to help, but I don't know what to ask for. I'm thinking I want to organize a picture moving and hanging party for Friday (after the movers move the boxes and furniture next Tuesday). What can I get a 12 year old boy who really wants work to do? Do I want friends to help on moving day or do I need to be able to focus on telling the movers what to do?
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Since you are moving near by, you might try what my daughter did last week-
Have the truck make several trips taking one room at a time, starting with the furniture that needs to be placed first. this way there is no need to remove things from dresser drawers-- just remove the drawers to lessen carry weight. boxed things go into the truck first, then the furniture then the rugs. This way everything in the truck would be automatically placed in the proper room and in the proper order as it comes off the truck.
Since you have friends willing to work, assign each to a room where they can be working while the truck and movers go back for the next load. The kitchen might take 2 helpers. In advance, You would need to mark the cabinets and drawers with notes as to where you would like to place dishes glasses, Food supplies, towels,toaster, etc.
We moved from Hawaii, back to the mainland when my husband was in about the same stage as John. We found it was much easier to get everything placed when he was not at all involved. I advise that you have one of your dear volunteers assigned to keeping John away and occupied the entire day !!!
Looks like you have been doing a great job of staying focused, and multitasking this past few months. I know it's not easy- but a job that must be done- so just do it and overlook the fact that John is no longer able to assist. Finding ways to get jobs done with less stress on yourself is the best-
Having a plumber that likes to show off his toys is a perfect example !!! good job !!!
Good luck on moving day !!!
Di
Your 12 year old helper could be in charge of taking away all the empty boxes and wrap paper -Make sure he can safely handle a small box cutter to cut the tapes and he could even break down the boxes.
Di
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