Clockwise from top left: My hot momma (& expert box taper), my husband trying to rein in the emotion, the beginning stages of a hot mess, my girl Cio (AKA The OCD Packer).
Somewhere in the midst of approximately 1,000 boxes, I have officially lost my sanity.
Our bed/couch for the last week in our home (PS: that desk is for sale if any of you are interested), a sweet gift from my husband, & a girl coming to terms with this whole moving thing.
Our beautiful house (& Oleander bush) & some very sleepy puppies (Leia* is SMILING, & Pancho is so over these boxes, dude).
Friday: The house closing went smoothly, although I walked out at one point to find Kleenex (allergies) & found myself taking some deep breaths. Cried a little as we drove away, but overall feeling okay about saying goodbye to our home. Went to a celebratory(ish) dinner that night – Mexican & margaritas – & my saint of a husband sat through the 2.5 hours of delicious ridiculousness that is SATC2. And before you ask, yes, I am one of those girls who loved it. The clothes! The unrealistic lifestyles! New York! GIMME.
Saturday: Was handed a rag & bucket of bleach, then later, a paintbrush. My sister & her husband closed on a house on Wednesday (the 26th – remember, we closed on the 28th), & it needed a little TLC. Although we were exhausted, for the sake of family & free rent, we jumped right in to help. Collapsed into bed that night.
Sunday: Painted. Painted. Painted. Went to a family lunch & later I hung out with Julie, who I’ve known since age 13 & was the maid of honor in my wedding. She now lives in Chicago, so I jump at every chance I get to see her. We did some much-needed & therapeutic summer shopping, & attended a Craft Night later that evening which included seeing my girls Cio & Kathleen. A necessary escape.
Monday: More house stuff, dinner with my family, NEVER HAVE I BEEN MORE TIRED.
Tuesday: Started work again, worked an 11-hour day to make up for the nearly 4-day weekend.
Wednesday: Another long day. Realized that if I don’t blog soon, people are going to think I’m dead.
The plan today is to work, then leave this evening to make the trek to the new house (accompanied by my sister & mom), so we can wake up bright & early Friday morning to clean, make sure the alarm & phone are properly installed, & wait for the menfolk to show up with all the belongings. I foresee this weekend being as equally exhausting as the last two.
Right now, I’m just trying to stay afloat between work & planning for The Big Move this weekend. Stress is a word I should have etched across my forehead. Everything is under construction over here at my sister’s, Michael & I are living out of boxes, & I’ve eaten nothing but junk food for the past 2 weeks. My sister, her husband, & Michael are being champs right now, so I’m putting on my big girl panties & dealing with it to keep up with them. I don’t know how people live like this for long periods of time; we’re at 2-1/2 weeks of chaos & at any moment I feel like I could start screaming & ripping out my hair. Other moments are good, like seeing my sister every day & having coffee with her in the morning, & being able to help her during this exciting time in her life. All the comments & tweets are seriously the glue that is holding me together right now; I can honestly say I don’t know where I’d be without y’all. So thanks, thanks for everything. Next time you hear from me here, I should be moved into a little rental a few hours east, with hardwood floors & an overgrown backyard. All I want is to have a cup of tea & sit still for a few hours. Or a few days.
I’m in love with Pancho’s face in both these pictures; our last photo in front of our house (on the way to closing); turning in my house key.
*And yes, Leia got a haircut. I’ll tell that story soon. It’s a good one.
Note: all photos are in/of our old house, I’ll snap some of the new as soon as I can!
Nora says:
If I lived in TX I would totally buy that desk! I love that kind of style/desk.
You two manage to be an incredibly photogenic couple despite all the chaos and moving. I can see why it was tough to move; what an adorable house. You guys are such troopers!
Kyla Roma says:
Thank you so much for sharing the journey with us! I feel like I know exactly what you mean, when I’m untethered from having a definite home space I feel really rough- especially with all the packing & unpacking!
Moving is hard, but treat yourself to good food while you’re in transition and you’ll be falling in love with your new place in no time =)
Taryn M. Peine says:
Good luck with the move sister! I thought that was an old pic of Leia from when she was a puppy by the way – that cut is so cute on her!!
RootsAndRings says:
LAUREN (MIDDLE NAME) (LAST NAME)!! Nevermind you, this is all moving too fast for ME! We only JUST met and now you’re moving to The Land Without Internet and I’m having a baby. Will life just slow down for one second??????
MrsSJohnson says:
Can’t wait to see pictures of the new house!
Just think- after this, you can take on anything, right?
lori says:
thanks for the update, had been checking back the last few days but today did not disappoint. Love you lots and say hi to katherine for me.
mandy says:
Hang in there. You are handling it all so well and lot better than I would be.
Heather says:
Well at least you look pretty even though you’re stressed to max! :-)
Joanna says:
I am exhausted reading all of this. You are handling this so well and I can’t wait to see pictures of your new place!
Elizabeth says:
I have cringed on your behalf so many times over the last week! I’m so glad things are wrapping up for you and that you’ve got a great support system to get you through the more tedious times of all of this!
Jill says:
Keep holdin’ on girl, you can do it!!!
Cio says:
My name is Cio and I have OCD. (hi Cio!)
::tearing up::
It’s official my two favorite girls live entirely TOO FAR from me. SOMEONE is going to have to adopt me.
Also. I miss you.
ALSO. I miss your babies.
I hope you get some rest soon. : )
Alllllllllllso: as far as SATC goes, their wardrobes are what make me not like the show. A raggity old school mickey mouse t-shirt with a tutu should NOT be okay to wear on the streets of New York. I’m JUST sayin’.
I still love you though. : D
Kathleen says:
Ugh, I’m stressed out for you. I’m remembering our first month of marriage where we moved three times and am ready to just take a nap.
I love Michael’s facial expressions.
Suburban Sweetheart says:
Exhausting but worth it? It’ll start feeling more & more like home. <3
PS: THOSE DOGS ARE THE CUTEST.
Stephanie @ Geezees says:
Just found your blog, when i married my husband we moved so much, i know how stressful it can be.
Can’t wait to see pics of your new home.
Victoria says:
Awwwww I’m sad that you moved Lauren!!!! But it is exciting that you are starting new things!!! And I’m glad that I got to see a pic of your mom! I have not seen her in ages!!!! :) I bet Katherine appreciated you and Michael being there to help them move :) have a great time unpacking your new place :)