We’re moving Mom this weekend. There is a nice apartment for a less expensive rate available, and she has to be moved by this Wednesday. I spent six hours on Saturday and four on Sunday over at her place packing boxes and throwing out stuff she doesn’t use anymore. We can get into the new apartment today, so Daryl, Brian, Mark and I are going to move her stuff over there. Everyone should move every few years. It’s the best “spring cleaning” incentive there is. I cringe to think of all that people will find in my house when I’m gone. I’ve lived here 20 years next spring! In fact, sorting through all Mom’s stuff and moving her into a fresh new place has inspired me to do some fall cleaning myself.
Later this month I’m driving up to Boise to see Robin and Ken. I’ll arrive on Steven’s birthday, and Megan will be on one of her school breaks the week I’m there. It should be a nice road trip, a fun visit, and I’m definitely looking forward to the break from work, work, work!
Happy Labor Day, everyone!
I thought that you were just having fun these three days, and now you insinuate that it has been hard work! I have no idea what I would have done without all of the labor that you people have done. With all the new things in the new apartment (tile floors, carpet, refrigerator, microwave, blinds, new paint throughout, and I may have forgotten some items,) it feels as though I am moving into a brand new place. And it’s all been without lifting a finger to help you. Ah, the advantages of being old.
Glad you got Mom moved. Now we need to visit to see her “new” place.
If you want to try a good “spring” cleaning, try moving from a 3500 square foot house into a 350 square foot RV. As Mom can tell you, we can do without most of the “stuff” we have in our homes. It is very liberating. Of course, we do have a small storage facility where we keep a few things we can’t part with, and our kids have some things too.
Enjoy your trip to Boise.
Glad all the hard work is behind you. Now Mom can relax and enjoy being in her home without stressing over her finances.
Whenever I go to Mom & Dad’s I shudder when I look at all their (translation – her) stuff. It’s going to be a nightmare when the time comes to sort through it all.