I know this new house is not the place we’ll put down roots and grow old together, but I sure wish it was because I. hate. moving! I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone you actually enjoys it, but coming from someone who’s only moved four times in her life, all of which came after sophomore year in college, it’s simply dreadful. The packing isn’t the worst part, but the cleaning out stuff you haven’t seen since the last time you moved before you pack it away again. But yeah, the packing stinks too.
The kitchen was my Everest. Just the thought made me want to cry - so daunting and insurmountable. When you live in a small house with no storage, you make what you have work, so in my case it’s shoving as much stuff as possible into as little space as possible and hoping it stays put. So opening the cabinets was treacherous for my mother-in-law - she had to duck a few times as things fell from the top shelf, but she was a trooper! She didn’t complain once as we went through packages of expired Jello pudding, old vinegars, and only laughed once when she pulled out the bag of rotten potatoes that had fused themselves to the can of crushed tomatoes (to which I hung my head in shame, and remembered buying those potatoes three Thanksgivings ago. It’s amazing what gets lost in there…). But after a few short hours it was done and that was one huge item to check-off my list.
I do have to say what a great family I have. Everyone pitched in to help with packing, painting, hanging curtain rods, lining shelves, and watching Conner. We woke up Sunday, completely exhausted but it was humbling knowing what wouldn’t have gotten done if it hadn’t been for our parents. Thank you guys so much!
Conner has been such a trooper through all this. He’s had more than his share of playdates and I’m missing him so badly, but this will be a short season in our life and the end result will be very sweet. I still have to kick myself in the rear to finish packing everything before we move (while also being a wife and mother), but being at the house, working and preparing it really gave me the jump start I needed and just want to get to the finish line. So that thought alone will hopefully help me sail right through packing. We knocked out the living room last night and it killed me since it’s one of my favorite rooms in the house and now it’s practically stripped bare. But I needed to see progress in a room we spend 85% of our time in, let me think I’m doing a lot more than I am. Saturday is the big day, so please pray for my sanity!
On a different note, I had a dream last night that we had our baby boy. He was smaller than Conner was, and looked a lot like him. It was a really calming dream, especially amidst the chaos of packing and doing everything and then the after affects of not be able to sleep. And I can finally announce the new baby’s name since Tim gave the final stamp of approval. So at the end of June/first of July we will introduce our son Maxwell (Max) Timothy to the world. Conner and Max - goes together like ham and cheese, don’t ya think? I leave you with this picture of my oldest baby and his crazy bed-head that makes me giggle every morning.
AmyG says:
Conner is growing so fast! He’s looking like a little boy & not a “baby” now! Crazy, isn’t it!? Love the name for the new baby! I can’t wait to see pictures & hear about his birth.
Praying that your move is smooth! That’s awesome that your family has come to help you pack!
February 26th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Melany says:
I love Max’s name. It’s beautiful. Good luck Candace. I take my hat of to you for moving. Ever since I got married 10 years ago, I have not moved.
February 26th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Elizabeth says:
Sooo cute!! Happy packing, and I am praying for your sanity!
February 26th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Emily says:
I love the name Max! I’m sure he’ll be every bit as cute as Conner is.
February 27th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Heather H says:
way to go on the packing - i know EXACTLY what you mean about the kitchen (and my mom has ALWAYS been there to pack mine up - dont’ know what i’d do without her)
Love the name Max!
February 27th, 2008 at 6:16 am
Dori says:
I love the name! And that beahead is too cute!
February 27th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Amy Martin says:
aw, look at little C!
I love love love Max!! Happy moving this weekend, my love… I know you’ll be settled in soon and the process will be just a memory. Love you!
February 27th, 2008 at 8:09 am
Dre the Texican says:
Baby bedhead rocks!
I hate moving, too. I think I’ve done it 20 times so far. Fun!!!
February 27th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Holli says:
LOVE THE NAME MAX!!!!!!!! I don’t envy you packing and moving with a two year old and one on the way..hang in there. The living room looks pretty much bare bones, that and the kitchen are the hardest i think so you are well on your way!
February 27th, 2008 at 8:36 am
bee says:
Max is a great name. It goes so well with Conner!
Good luck as you finish up your packing. I hope to not be far behind you. We’re hoping to move soon. I dread the thought of packing, but we so need a bigger place!
I’ll be thinking about you this weekend!
February 27th, 2008 at 9:03 am
christina says:
I love MAX! Great name. Good Luck on the rest of your move, We will be doing the same thing in about a year. I am already clearing out my clutter and crap in preparation
hang in there~
February 27th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Filtering Life says:
Yeah for the final announcement of Max. I just love it. I can’t wait to see Conner as a big brother, he is going to be great.
Girl, you know I totally understand what you are going through. At 23 weeks and with a toddler…I think moving just about killed me. Not to mention the last 2 months of renovation hell. You can do it. If anything God taught me over and over and OVER again is to let go of control and let others help, relax, and take care of my wee Bennett inside. It has been an extremely difficult lesson to let go, but so important. Praying for you guys as you are in the home stretch.
February 28th, 2008 at 10:52 am
joy says:
I’m so proud of you guys Candace you are almost done! I think i told you already but i LOVE the name Max too! I just know you are going to love your new house and that sweet Kitchen.. Lucky!
See ya Saturday.
February 28th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Whitney says:
Yay for baby names, new homes, and adorable bed-head! Good luck this weekend, I hope the sun shines for you!
February 28th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Stephanie says:
Lee has the jammies that Conner has on. Too cute!
April 6th, 2008 at 9:48 am