In Need Of Rest
Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 9:21AM For the past 3 weeks we have been working on this big move and I am glad to report that as of last night, we are completely out of the old place.
My wife spent most of the day cleaning up as our son was at the new house battling a cold. When she took my son to his doctors appointment in the afternoon my daughter and I showed up to finish the job.
When it was all said and done Gillian said, "You know what dad? I don't feel sad about leaving this house. Not like I did the last house. I am really excited about the new house."
I remembered back to when we moved in and how depressed I was that we had to move in the first place. This move is on our terms and it feels much better. I too am excited about it.
But today I hurt. A lot. My head is in a fog and my muscles ache.
I realize that I have not rested in a long time. Every night I was packing, going through old stuff, shopping, getting ready for the yard sale, having the yard sale, packing some more, cleaning, and who knows what else!
I need a break.
Almost more than physical rest, I am in need of some mental rest. My brain has been on 24/7 for weeks and I need to shut it down for a while.
With all the boxes all over my house and the disarray of it all doesn't help. It doesn't allow me to rest so I have to get it done before I can finally let it all go and chill.
Maybe sometime in May? Ugh!
Reader Comments (4)
I've been there George... couple of tips from my mom, who as an army wife moved more times than should be allowed by law.
Get the kitchen totally done first; that way you can have a relaxing place to enjoy a meal or just to sit and enjoy a break with a cold beverage.
Next is kind of a toss-up between you main living area (i.e. living room, rec room whatever) and your bedroom. My personal choice is the bedroom since you are not looking at boxes when you turn out the light.
Just try and get some rest my friend, you all deserve it (and your doctor too, BTW) It will all be a distant memory come July!
Come on over to the East Coast! I know you have beaches over there too, but hey, the difference is the sun is behind you in the evenings instead of in front! LOL We could do a big pick nick!!! :-)
Take the rest you deserve! I like the shout-out to your musical-ness with your chosen graphic on this post!
Dude. I'm STILL recovering from all of the work we did. AND I ONLY HELPED ONE DAY!!!
I can't imagine working so hard for so long.