Isn’t It Supposed To Be Monday That’s Manic?

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Melissa
Filed Under Reflection

With all the months of planning I have done I wouldn’t have expected this move to affect my time, energy, and money so dramatically and in ways I hadn’t anticipated. With the closing this Friday, my stress is at an all time high in this process. It’s looking like the loan paperwork and the home itself might come down to a photo finish. That is, if it isn’t late.

The home closing process has been surprisingly difficult and we have had to call daily to make sure the items we turned in weeks ago are being located and counted as received. If that isn’t enough to worry about we have our final (yes, FINAL) walk-through with the home builder tomorrow morning and there is still a laundry list of items to be finished including freshly inflicted damage to the tile backsplash. We’re talking golf ball sized holes below the vent hood. Something tells me they won’t be able to fix that by tomorrow morning. *sigh*

We have been having trouble packing because of all the shopping and scheduling installations we have had to do this week. It is like a flood of appointments and price comparisons and budget adjustments. And on top of that, I am catering a charity event this weekend for 100 guests. Terrible timing but I wouldn’t dream of letting them down, even with everything going on.

Anyway, I’m sorry for the rant. I know it’s not very uplifting or even on topic but right now it is a bit therapeutic for me. I’m also sorry to say that I will need to postpone doing Tightwad Wednesdays for a few weeks. Now that we are in moving limbo it is becoming hard for me to work in the kitchen or even do proper cleaning. My normal routine has disappeared and my ability to write consistently has been spotty at best this week. Moving makes being able to do the Tightwad Wednesdays the way I like to do them very difficult.

But rest assured, this will not be the case for much longer. Tightwad Wednesdays will be coming back as soon as I’m able to use the new kitchen. I’m so looking forward to being moved in and getting back in the saddle again. I miss my schedule and I miss stability. But after this ordeal I’m sure I will have a wealth of stories to share. :-)

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6 Responses to “Isn’t It Supposed To Be Monday That’s Manic?”

Elizabeth on November 29th, 2007 12:22 am

Melissa,

There’s no way to over-estimate the amount of stress buying a house and moving will create. And, at least in my experience, no amount of planning and prep work will avoid the inevitable snags and issues and hurry-up-and-wait frustrations.

Keep your chin up, take a deep breath, and know that eventually this will all be behind you.

Make sure you take lots of pictures. It’s easy to forget to use your camera but you’ll be glad you did in retrospect. Pictures of the old house, pictures of the packing, pictures of yourselves tired and worn out, pictures of the new house. Someday you and Eric and your future children will share fun and loving times looking at those photos and remembering this particular milestone in your lives.
Mar on November 29th, 2007 8:07 am

Having moved last year four days after Christmas (WHAT was I thinking???), I can fully appreciate the stress, the physical effort, etc., that you are going through right now. It will, however, be over in a finite period of time and you can take however long you want to unpack.

Suggestion: The FIRST things you do when you unpack are (1) make the bed (because you don’t want to be doing that when you’re dead tired and just want to fall into it (2) set up the bathroom with the necessities, such as your every day toiletries, towels, soap, etc. Again, not fun looking for the toothpaste or contact lens case when you just want to go to bed and (3) the kitchen. It is the heart of the home and when it’s done, you’ll feel a LOT better.
Susan on November 29th, 2007 1:06 pm

Oh my gosh - don’t worry about it! I did real estate closings for 20 years, anywhere from 800 to 1000 closings a year - it was my job. When it was time to buy my own house - I couldn’t function! I couldn’t tell you the difference between a mortgage and a lender’s note. It was sad to say the least. I have to agree with the previous comment, make the bed first. Then, my opinion, find the coffee pot! You’ll need it first thing! Best wishes and good luck. Believe it or not, you’ll make it through.
Melissa on November 30th, 2007 8:57 am

@Elizabeth - Thanks for that advice! We’ve been so wrapped up in moving-related things that we haven’t taken any pictures. I’ll dust off the camera today - we’re closing and we need to document every room just as we move in!

@Mar - Thanks! I will definitely be making the bed first thing. We’ve been up much later here lately packing or planning every night and we just fall into bed almost asleep on our feet. If I forget that in the new house it’s going to be painful!

@Susan - With all this great advice, I think I’m going to have to change the way things are packed. Good point on the coffee! I think I’ll pack that in the box of electronics we drive over ourselves so that it doesn’t get lost in the shuffle.
wealthy_1 on December 1st, 2007 5:00 am

I agree with Elizabeth. In addition, once you’re settled into your new home you’ll feel a huge relief. As time passes, you’ll look back at the pictures and read excerpts from your blog and you’ll be amazed at the progress you will have made.

I’ve moved many times over the years. I believe it is a very stressful event.

Keep your chin up. I can’t wait to see pictures of your new home!
Melissa on December 7th, 2007 10:15 pm

@wealthy_1 - Even though we haven’t moved in yet, I’m already starting to feel better about things. We’re wrapping up and down to the final stretch. I’m definitely excited and ready to move and start settling in.