Busy Little Bee

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Hi folks!

Please pardon my absence.  I've had my hands overflowing with numerous projects and deadlines, both personal and professional.  We're also in the process of packing to move and, for anyone who has ever moved in the past, you know just how draining and arduous a task that can be.  Sadly, this is the most disorganized and chaotic I've ever been when moving.  I guess I've never done it before with an almost-walking baby and also working full-time. I covet Chase's naps now like a little kid sweats Christmas Day!  It's the only time I can really get anything productive done, with regards to packing and such.

Our move date is December 6th and we've got like 6 boxes packed. *smh* The good news is that I've booked the movers (and got a sweeeet deal!!!) and also have arranged for Goodwill to come for the furniture that we're not taking with us.  Derek has booked the Direct TV guy for the 5th, and we've got exterminator and painter coming tomorrow - we're getting one accent wall painted in the living room.  The new furniture we ordered is getting delivered tomorrow as well.  Shoot, I meant to schedule my window-treatment consultation. *mental note to do this once I post this blog*  Hmmm, I guess things aren't as disorganized as they feel - but we've got to get on top of packing this place up. Somehow, looking around at a barely packed house a little over a week before movers arrive just feels... scary.  Well, the great thing about moving is that you have an excuse to throw crap away, and we plan to do.just.that!!!

We both really love the new place we're moving to and it's only a few blocks from where we are now, which means we won't have to look for new services and amenities (i.e., Chase's pediatrician, my OB/GYN, grocery store, our housekeeper - all that can stay the same).  Unfortunately, the lease to this place doesn't actually end until January 31st... so we'll be paying two rents for a couple months.  Not ideal, but such is the life of a NYC renter. You find something awesome and you grab it!  Although we technically have keys in hand now, we don't necessarily have to rush and move right away... but we both really want to be moved and settled before Christmas, which is why we're trying to go ahead and make that move.  This Christmas promises to be extra special for a couple of reasons.  The obvious one is that it will be Chase's first Christmas!  But also the past couple years, for various reasons, we haven't had an opportunity to really celebrate the holidays the way that I like (we didn't even have a tree last year!). It's been depressing for me, as Christmas is my favorite holiday and extremely important and sentimental to me.  So this year we'll be doing a full, wonderful Christmas and I'm sooo glad about that.

Thanksgiving was nice. We spent it with Derek's family as we have for the last few years, and Chase seemed to enjoy himself (which, frankly, is all I really care about).  He was throwing down on that Thanksgiving food I was feeding him, with his two little teeth - tearing up some yams, potato salad, mac and cheese, and turkey like there was no tomorrow. *smh* I guess he's officially not a vegetarian anymore, as I'd been aiming for.  Oh wait, that ended a couple weeks ago when I let him chew on a blue cheese-covered chicken bone to prevent him from melting down at a restaurant. Bad Mommy!  Bad Mommy!  Hey, don't judge me.

Hope everyone's holiday was swell!  I'm so glad I took today off - I needed this.

Comments

[Alanda]

We moved 3 yrs ago and yes it is hectic but once the movers have left, you order some takeout and take a breather on the sofa (even if there are a few unpacked boxes) it feels like home! Wishing you an uneventful move and just think your family will be there before you know it!

[Krystal Grant]

Congratulations on the move prissy mommy. I know how hectic moving can be. Good Luck with everything!

[michelle]

I'm happy for you...although chaotic, sounds like you GOT THIS! Yay, for Chase's first Christmas!!

[Nika]

good luck on the move and congrats on the new place.

[Sara Broers]

Good Luck with your move! Sounds like you are one organized lady- Keep us updated on this sometimes crazy process!