We started packing up our home over a week ago. Every day, I tackle a closet, drawer or cupboard. In some ways, this has been the least stressful move yet. But spreading this out for two weeks also means that I am too emotional about the “keep it/toss it/give it to Goodwill” debate. I’ve also gone through old pictures, cards and receipts. Yes, this is how I’ve been spending Jackson’s nap time.
Now I like stuff. But he more things we move out of the house, the more I like the house.
Since I packed up a lot of my cooking equipment, I cook more simply. Since we packed up the big couch, my husband and I get to share the little one. Isn’t it weird that the emptier my house becomes, the cozier it feels?
A month or so before my husband and I were married, we started watching “The West Wing” because he had several seasons on DVD. Just hearing the opening sequence makes me recall such sweet memories from preparing for our wedding, to the first year of marriage.
Since we started packing, we are re-playing the entire seven season series. I don’t know why, but I feel like we could accomplish most things with the “West Wing” playing in the background??
So that’s what I’ve been up to lately. Packing boxes. Feeling invincible because of a tv show:) Feeling loads of gratitude for Veterans. And loving on my family.
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