To box or not to box... that is the question. With three weeks until we get the keys, I guess I had better start packing things up. My only dilemma is that it is just across town... so do we really need to box everything up only to have to unpack? David claims boxes fit better in a truck, and I guess he is right, but it is so much work.
We have been collecting boxes and we have stacks of them to fill, but they are all super small boxes. The kids toss them all over the house and use them for boats, castles, or whatever they see fit. Not only do I have a messy house to pack, but now boxes are everywhere. I also have to pack in "secret" because when the kids see things going into a box they are suddenly interested in it and yank it out of the box to play with.
I have also been getting rid of things as I pack. I donated five bags of stuff last week and I had to sneak that out to the car so Alexis didn't throw a fit. When we dropped off the bags she saw some of her toys through the plastic and I was caught. I then had to explain that we were going to give other little boys and girls some of her toys because she has plenty to play with at home. That seemed to do the trick, but she still has a hard time parting with things. I guess we all do though.
Alexis LOVES to cut up paper and make cards and pictures and feels we need to keep ALL of them. It has become so bad that I've had to create a secret trash can that she can't see into. I've tried in the past to throw away papers and she will see them in the trash and be devastated. My solution was a trash can on top of the dryer that she doesn't know about. We still have little pieces of paper all over but I am slowly making a dent.
I guess I better go pack a few more boxes. I keep putting off the inevitable... but I have to do it. But at least now I don't have to worry about cleaning the apartment before we move. I was informed that I have to present proof that it was professionally cleaned and carpet cleaned. Nice... more money out the window. Oh well... moving on, and forward.
2 comments:
I recommend boxes or bags. I have never moved very far, but the act of putting things in boxes and un packing helps get rid of the stuff you don't really want, and I think that it makes unpacking easier because it is more organized. It seems like when we don't put things in boxes more things get lost. I like putting clothes in garbage bags because it makes it easier to throw on top of boxes and chances are you will have to re fold them all anyway! Also if they are hanging clothes, leave them on the hangers and put them in boxes. Just my opinion! :D
Abigail has the same problem with donating toys. She doesn't complain until we are at D.I. though. Sometimes she understands when it explain why we are getting rid of the toys and sometimes she throws a huge fit. She doesn't complain about papers though. I tell her to throw them in the trash and she does! No questioning. I agree with Ashten on the packing. Its the best way to get rid of unnecessary junk. Also, I would use a big diaper box for a "secret" trash can and keep it up high. Usually works for us. The girls just think there are diapers in it and leave it alone.
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