The Highlights From This Week
It's been a crazy week over at our house, let's review.
On Monday, we got word that the apartment with the dining room murals was ours. Huzzah! Finally, a confirmed address and a place to go. (More details about the apartment later.) And not a moment to spare, because that night I made changes to the items we had earmarked to move.
For example, the master bedroom is not large enough for both dressers, so one of them is staying behind. And the kitchen is small, so I edited out some things and added the bar-height table from the basement and the white stools, hoping they'll fit in the small area by the window. That kind of thing.
Then on Tuesdays, the movers arrived bright and early with two trucks. One was a smallish container meant for the sea move. And the other was a white truck for all the items going by air. There were four guys and they worked fast and efficiently. They even packed up the desk in Alice's room I hadn't originally intended on bringing (oh well). And they were experienced, they pulled batteries out of everything (can't ship them) and answered a lot of questions I had about shipping. They were great.
On the same morning, we had a guy out to inspect our leased car and create a report for when we turn it in. He was fast and friendly and a report is forthcoming. Done.
Also on Tuesday, I got options for our temporary housing. When we arrive in Paris on the 29th, our apartment won't be ready. So the relo company is finding us a furnished place where we can stay comfortably until our apartment and all our household goods arrive and are in place. I went with the biggest and shortest work commute for Dave. I'm still waiting to hear back if that's settled.
Lastly, I had a friend get in touch via Facebook about connecting me with a family who moved to Paris last year. Turns out the kids go to the same school and she volunteers with the PTA. Small world. Anyway, it's nice to start gathering connections. I've been invited me to the new parents coffee in January, so already something new to add to my calendar.
Once all the excitement of the week was over, I took Wednesday off to binge on HGTV and wrap Hanukkah gifts. It was a tiring few days. The rest of the week has been about putting the house back together, vacuuming now vacant rooms, confirming all the paperwork is in order and getting ready for our Christmas celebration in Florida. It will be nice to get away for a while.
Related posts:
The Paris Move
Past Paris Friday Updates
It's been a crazy week over at our house, let's review.
On Monday, we got word that the apartment with the dining room murals was ours. Huzzah! Finally, a confirmed address and a place to go. (More details about the apartment later.) And not a moment to spare, because that night I made changes to the items we had earmarked to move.
For example, the master bedroom is not large enough for both dressers, so one of them is staying behind. And the kitchen is small, so I edited out some things and added the bar-height table from the basement and the white stools, hoping they'll fit in the small area by the window. That kind of thing.
Then on Tuesdays, the movers arrived bright and early with two trucks. One was a smallish container meant for the sea move. And the other was a white truck for all the items going by air. There were four guys and they worked fast and efficiently. They even packed up the desk in Alice's room I hadn't originally intended on bringing (oh well). And they were experienced, they pulled batteries out of everything (can't ship them) and answered a lot of questions I had about shipping. They were great.On the same morning, we had a guy out to inspect our leased car and create a report for when we turn it in. He was fast and friendly and a report is forthcoming. Done.
Also on Tuesday, I got options for our temporary housing. When we arrive in Paris on the 29th, our apartment won't be ready. So the relo company is finding us a furnished place where we can stay comfortably until our apartment and all our household goods arrive and are in place. I went with the biggest and shortest work commute for Dave. I'm still waiting to hear back if that's settled.
Lastly, I had a friend get in touch via Facebook about connecting me with a family who moved to Paris last year. Turns out the kids go to the same school and she volunteers with the PTA. Small world. Anyway, it's nice to start gathering connections. I've been invited me to the new parents coffee in January, so already something new to add to my calendar.
Once all the excitement of the week was over, I took Wednesday off to binge on HGTV and wrap Hanukkah gifts. It was a tiring few days. The rest of the week has been about putting the house back together, vacuuming now vacant rooms, confirming all the paperwork is in order and getting ready for our Christmas celebration in Florida. It will be nice to get away for a while.
Related posts:
The Paris Move
Past Paris Friday Updates
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