3-26-13
Cleaning out for our big move has begun! We still don't know yet if that move is to Kansas City, or to another home in Louisville, but either way, we figured we better start cleaning out. We've set a goal of being moved by June or July. So... I've been going through everything and deciding what to keep, and what to toss. My plan is to clean in at least 2 phases. This is phase 1. I'm cleaning out, and tossing a lot of stuff, but there are some things that we use that we may not be ready to toss just yet- glue, for example, won't make the trip with us, but we will still use it in the meantime. So I'm tossing now, and then when the time comes to pack boxes, I'll reevaluate again.
Basically the theory is that I don't want to move junk. Obviously, moving is expensive, but the less we have to move, the less expensive it will be. So things like glue bottles (I've found 5 bottles of glue so far- why?!) and crayons are just easier to replace rather than lug cross-country, or cross-town. And then we have other things that just need to go- some old cheapo laminate bookshelves that would be easily damaged, our mattress that is in desperate need of replacement, etc.
Those of you who have moved before: What's your criteria for what goes to your new home, or what goes to the trash?
AND, I REALLY need help with how to get through this with Kristen- how do you help your kids clean out their stuff, and how much do they help/how much do you do while they're out of the house? This is the part I'm dreading most! I really just want to do it myself, but I know that it would be better for her to help and have some ownership over the process. Tips? Here's looking at you, military families!
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