Getting closer to what, I'm not sure. I guess we are getting closer to the end of the school year. Only two weeks left. Even though Frank leaves on the early (6 am) flight tomorrow and doesn't come home until Friday afternoon (I call these the "all 10" weeks, referring to the fact that I will do all 10 of the drop offs and pick ups this week) -- somehow it doesn't seem too overwhelming this week - maybe because there are not many left. Maybe because I have little to nothing to do at work these days - frees up my nights a little bit. Maybe because I am so tired of thinking about moving to Omaha - that it might be better to just go and do it.
We have the movers set to come on Monday, June16th to start the "pack and load" -- it will take them four days - they will drive our stuff to Omaha on Friday the 20th, but they won't deliver it to us at our Oma-house until Monday, June 23rd. Frank and I intend to make a list of all of the stuff that we won't want packed for that week -- it's crazy how much work it seems like we'll have to do even though the movers are technically doing "everything" -- we'll see.
In other (fun Omaha) news - we are gearing up for the Oma-hoedown! We are anticipating this to be our most "theme-driven" party yet! Costumes are not required, but Ellie WILL be wearing her new hot pink cowboy (cowgirl) boots -- we are looking forward to it - Maybe when we get to Omaha, we can throw a "chicago" party for you when you come to visit... :)
Here's to another week - only 2 left (of school, that is...)
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Moving Logistics
Well, the deal with our buyers is still not "done" - we have invested quite a bit of time in home repairs and home repair research. This part of the process is taking entirely longer than it needs to take... I am not sure what the deal is, but I'll be glad when it's over.
We had New World Van Lines come out last week to do their "inventory" of our house and estimate how long it will take to pack it all up and ship it out. The man that came totally reminded me of my grandpa dykstra - he was like the first interaction I've had with this whole move that was actually pleasant. He spent most of the time (while he worked, of course) talking (a mile a minute!) about his kids and bragging about his grandkids and talking to ellie and nathan. He said that it would take them 3 or 4 days to "pack and load" and then of course, a day of "travel." He didn't say how long it would take to unload and unpack, but it's looking like a good week for the whole job. ugh! Now, we have to think logisitcs -- we close on our house in Omaha on June 13th, so maybe the following week would be good - give us some time to clean the house and get it ready to just out stuff away when it arrives.
Otherwise, time is marching on -- so much to do and NEVER enough time. Work is starting to wind down for the school year, which is the only thing keeping me sane at this point. ONly four weeks left and every week is different, but at least for this week, I have a "glass is half full" mentality - after all, we have done 7 months of this, what's one more?
We had New World Van Lines come out last week to do their "inventory" of our house and estimate how long it will take to pack it all up and ship it out. The man that came totally reminded me of my grandpa dykstra - he was like the first interaction I've had with this whole move that was actually pleasant. He spent most of the time (while he worked, of course) talking (a mile a minute!) about his kids and bragging about his grandkids and talking to ellie and nathan. He said that it would take them 3 or 4 days to "pack and load" and then of course, a day of "travel." He didn't say how long it would take to unload and unpack, but it's looking like a good week for the whole job. ugh! Now, we have to think logisitcs -- we close on our house in Omaha on June 13th, so maybe the following week would be good - give us some time to clean the house and get it ready to just out stuff away when it arrives.
Otherwise, time is marching on -- so much to do and NEVER enough time. Work is starting to wind down for the school year, which is the only thing keeping me sane at this point. ONly four weeks left and every week is different, but at least for this week, I have a "glass is half full" mentality - after all, we have done 7 months of this, what's one more?
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