During our move last month, I decided to track a few days and then share it on the Blog. When Sam found out I was going to keep a Moving Time Log he asked WHY? I told him you never know how things will unfold even if you do the best you can to plan ahead. Well, this week was a doozy! Keep reading to see what a Week in the Life… Moving Time Log with our Family of 8 ended up looking like.
Friday (48 Hours Before Move)
Morning
7a Wake Up. Get ready for day. Fix Bottle, Chocolate Milk, and Coffee. Wake Kids Up. Feed them a muffin and get them dressed. 8a Load everyone into the Van. I had to get some blood drawn this morning thus the early start to our day. Wait on Sam a few minutes before heading out and then call him. Sam had to go into work at 6a this morning and was going to get off by 8a so he could ride to town with us. 815a Back into the apartment. Feed Kids second breakfast. While the Kids are eating, I cancel the appointment. I ended up not having the paperwork I needed in order to have blood drawn. By now Sam is home. Drink Coffee and talk over day with him. Relax.
945a Load up Kids into the Van again to run some other errands. Drive by new House and check out yard. Sam and I were curious how large the yard was. Our new Complex has various sized yards depending on the house you rent. Head to the Library to return books and pickup holds. Pick up breakfast for Sam and Myself. Donation Drop Off. 11a Walmart Grocery Pick Up. Head back home. Kids eat lunch and help unload groceries.
Noon
1230p Everyone Naps. 230p Kids eat a snack. Kids play and I read.
Evening
5p Fix Dinner for the Kids. Change them into PJs. Popcorn + Movie for the Kids while Sam and I do some last-minute moving tasks. I tackle evening chores. Load + Run Dishwasher. Wipe down table. Sweep Living Spaces. Sam starts taking apart beds. When we finish our individual tasks, we work together and pack up miscellaneous items in our Master Bedroom. 7p Kids in bed. Sam and I relax and talk over the upcoming move. 8p Sam and I eat dinner. Normally we eat with the Kids, but you know… moving. Read a book and cuddle Baby. At some point we went to bed, but I honestly don’t remember when.
Saturday (24 Hours Before Move)
Morning
730a Everyone wakes up. Drink coffee and talk with Sam. Feed Baby. Work on morning chores with Kids. Sam heads to work. Make muffins with Luc and Asher for the Kids to have with their breakfast. 9a Grandparents show up to help with last minute packing. Talk over plans for the day with my Parents while the Kids watch a show. My Dad sweeps the patio and takes out the trash wit Luc’s help. 11a Fix the Kids lunch.
Noon
12p Nap Time for the three Little Boys. Big Boys play with Legos in their room. Grandparents help pack Kitchen and Pantry. Move food in the Fridge Freezer to Deep Freezer. My Dad and Olivia remove baby safety cabinet locks. Pack plants. Olivia cleans her room. Eat Panda Express with Grandparents and talk. 1p Sam comes home. The Big Boys go with me to pick up lunch for Sam. We bring it home and then wipe down the inside of our Ford 12 Passenger Van. Sam continues to take apart beds. Remove nails from the walls and patch holes. Mr. Clean the walls with Kids. Seal last minute boxes. Relax and talk over coming week. Order dinner and Grandparents go pick it up.
Evening
5p Eat Papa Johns with Grandparents and Kids. Clean up and Grandparents head home. 6p-ish Sam off to work. He had to work a split shift this day due to an employee calling out. 6p Get kids in bed and listen to Adventures in Odyssey. Meanwhile, I make sure cabinets are empty. Pack miscellaneous items. Remove baby safety outlet covers, door locks, Etc. Sit down and work on this Blog Post 🙂 Watch some TV and around 930p Sam got home.
Sunday (Moving Day)
Morning
This day DID NOT go as planned as you will see. How did we pivot when plans had to change?
8a Wake Up. Fix Chocolate Milk and feed Kids. Get Dressed. Kids help to pack up blankets and pillows. Put everything in the Crib. Seal last few boxes. Call Complex we are moving into for Codes to our House. Kids help load Van and Truck. Once everything is loaded and we still haven’t heard from the Complex Sam goes to get breakfast for us while Kids and I Relax. The Kids watch Little Bear. I play Wordle and Connections. Eat breakfast with Sam and realize we may have to change plans for the day. 10a Head to Grandparents with the Kids and spent day there. Sam and I agreed with everything packed up, and not knowing when we would get in contact with someone from the Complex it was best to get the Kids out of the apartment so they could play and get some energy out.
Evening
4p Head home from Grandparents. 5p Eat dinner with Sam. He picked up McDonald’s while we were on the way home. Kids play while Sam and I talk. Evening clean up. Change Kids into PJs and get them into bed. Sam and I relax and watch some TV before going to bed.
Monday (Moving Day Attempt #2)
Morning
8a Wake Up. Fix Kids breakfast. Shower and get dressed. Sam tries to call Complex for codes. Kids help to clean up and pack up blankets… again. Load Van and Truck… again. Head to House. Let Kids run around and explore House. Everyone helps to unload Truck. Sam heads out to grab second breakfast. Kids and I sanitize the House. Install baby safety plugins. Put away items we brought over in the Van. Ex. Toilet Paper, Hand Soap, Hand Towels, Blankets, Empty Laundry Baskets, etc. Kids play with Legos we packed the day before and I read over the Information left by Complex Office on the Kitchen Counter. Eat breakfast and Kids play. Sam heads to apartment for another load. Since we were only moving about 10 minutes away, we decided to forgo a Uhual or any type of moving service and just use Sam’s Truck and a Friend’s Truck for the this move. Unload Truck with Kids.
Noon
1230p Rest and watch a show while Sam goes for another load. During this time, I had a visit by the Complex Management and chat for a few minutes. Sam comes back and we help unload the Truck. Help Kids move mattress upstairs and play on them while we wait for another load. Sam and Friend helping come with Couch and unload Couch. The Kids watch a show while they build beds. It was raining at this point and not a whole lot we could move. Once the rain stops, Sam and Friend head for another load. Call and chat with my Mom.
Evening
6p-ish Unload Truck. Eat dinner from WhataBurger that Sam picked up. Side note, we do not normally eat out this much and we were plenty sick of it by now! Kids play while Sam and Friend talk. I clean up. Get Boys changed into PJs and tucked in bed while Sam goes for another load with Olivia. I get our bed ready and read. Try to sleep. 9p-ish Get up and chat with Sam + Olivia When they get home. Get Olivia to bed. Read and go to sleep.
Tuesday (24 Hours Post Move)
I stopped tracking the Moving Time Log this day. There is SO much to do and I am tired! The kids are adjusting well and being wonderful helps as we get things settled.
Two Weeks Post Move Time Log Update
We LOVE the bigger space, and having a backyard to play in. At this point we are about 95% unpacked and getting back into the routine of Sam’s regular work schedule, homeschooling, and our typical daily flow. I can definitely tell my stress level has gone down now that the kids can run wild and play and we don’t have to worry about neighbors below us. I hope this Moving Time Log was as fun for you to read as it was for me to keep track of.
Have any Moving Tips to share?
Please share with us in the comments. I am always looking for ways to make this stressful activity run more smoothly for next time.
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