Break Time

I just have to take a break. I've been at it since 7 a.m., it's now 10 p.m. and not sure how much more I can do. I did some sorting and trashing this morning, then my friend David came out and we actually loaded a lot of boxes I had already packed. He used to drive long haul tractor/trailer and knows how to pack, so we still have a lot of space left! I cannot believe what those trucks can hold. I did have to go out for a couple hours and run errands, but that wasn't really a break. At any rate, I was really hoping to clear out and have everything packed by tonight, but I don't think so. I still have 2 closets to go through and my clothes to pack. I got some of those space saver bags and it is kind of neat the way they "suck" down. Things weigh just as much, just in a smaller package! I don't know how many I'll use tho. I've got 6 suitcases downstairs I can fill!

And I'm baking pumpkin pies for tomorrow!! Kris said I had to stay until after Thanksgiving because I had to make the pies. :) Gram used to do it. He says mine taste like hers -- I'm not sure if he means it or if he's just being kind! He isn't the type to say what he doesn't mean tho, so I count it an honor that my pies taste like hers!!

Only thing left to do in the basement is my books. I never did get to sorting them. Don't know what I'll do. Thank goodness Kris owns the house now so if I leave things behind it isn't too big of a deal. I hate to do that, but just don't have the time to do much more.

Well, break is over -- the oven is beeping. Later!!

Meltdown

Had a major meltdown this morning! I have been so stressed over getting things done, and so tired I guess it all caught up to me this morning. I was going to Walmart to get some more packing supplies and when I went to tell Cleo goodbye (yes, I tell my cat goodbye when I leave!) I couldn't find her anywhere. She wouldn't come when I called her, didn't make a sound. All I could think of was that she had gotten outside. She likes to sneak out now and then and roll around on the cement of the carport. I knew I hadn't had the basement door open. I hunted for almost an hour trying to find her and the longer I hunted, the more upset I got and the more I cried!! Stupid I know, but I think it was just the perverbial straw. I looked under beds, in cupboards (yes, she can open the doors under the sinks and goes in there sometimes) and behind everything in the house and couldn't find her -- not once but many, many times!! I went outside and called her (I'm sure the neighbors think I'm nuts!) I finally found her curled up INSIDE the covering of the box springs on the twin bed!! It had come loose from the frame and she crawled in there and went to sleep!

Anyway, I felt like an idiot for getting so upset, but I think it helped a little in the end. Got out a lot of frustration!! I only have one more day to pack stuff so the fireman can load it on Tuesday (I want them to do as much as possible and just leave me with the "odds and ends" on Wednesday).

THEN if that wasn't enough, I go out to finally go to Walmart and the truck wouldn't start!! I messed around with it a little and finally it kicked in, but sure had me worried for a while there.

Phyl came over and helped me pack some more. Have my dishes and 90% of the pots/pans packed now. Most of my cooking utensils too. Just have the bathrooms and the closets left to do (besides the little stuff I'm sure I've missed, and my clothes!) I might get it all done by tomorrow night, but I'm not holding my breath!

I absloutely CANNOT believe I'll be leaving here in 5 short days! INCREDIBLE!!

Define "exhausted"

The definition is "ME"!! I am sooo tired of cleaning out and packing up and sorting and piling and moving this here and that there!! I know it will all be worth it in the end because I'll be close to my "babies" (sorry Ben & Ella!) but getting to the end may be the end of me!! I never -- and I am not exaggerating -- NEVER have seen so much stuff in one place in my life! Unless maybe at Walmart! I cannot believe we added & deleted, moved from PA, added and deleted again, moved it from our other VA house to this one, and STILL have this much!! I always loved having a basement but believe me, I am going to be very glad NOT to have one with this move! Having a garage will be bad enough. I started out keeping a lot of things for "sentimental" reasons, but even sentimentality is wearing thin. Some things,yes, I refuse to part with, but others just don't seem quite that special anymore. I hope I don't regret not bringing something, but then again, if I haven't used it or looked at it for a long time, I probably won't miss having it.

Well, back to work!

Starting Over

Well, I thought I would create a new blog and then I thought again and decided to just start over with the old one since that is what I'm doing with my life! I will catch you up on things a little later -- for now, just starting again.