September 22, 2014

Moving Ain't No Joke

The Barker Family has moved! 

The last time that happened, Chapel was 11 months and old and I can remember thinking the house felt SO BIG for a family of three. Fast forward nine years and three more babies and it felt like we were busting at the seams. Although a big, tall house it only had 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. With the kids getting bigger we realized more bedrooms and bathrooms were inevitable. We took a leap of faith mid-April and put our Folly Beach home on the market with the hopes that it would sell before school started. Just when I thought nothing was going to happen and school was about to start back, something did happen! We got an offer from serious buyers, like they wanted to close in less than 30 days, and we quickly began looking for a new house. Having lived at the beach for nearly 14 years had been a blessing but honestly we needed to be closer to things. Schools, Brett's work, after school activities. Restaurants and grocery stores. And I wanted the kids to have the opportunity to live in a real neighborhood with lots of other kids their ages. We narrowed down the neighborhoods that fit our criteria and the perfect house went on the market the same week we started looking! 

Then the real work began - inspections, repairs, requests for repairs, etc. Getting the boys enrolled in new schools. And packing. Lord have mercy, I didn't think it would ever all get packed. Fortunately, we made the very adult decision get some professional movers involved this go around. 

So on the hottest day of the year, this truck parked outside our home and began putting every piece of furniture, artwork, clothing and every toy, bicycle, and potted plant we owned inside. The golf cart and picnic table were also loaded on. Moving ain't no joke, people!! Even with the help of movers it was exhausting and took about nine hours to move out.



I snapped a picture of the old house as I was leaving that day. Surprisingly, I was not sad. Maybe I was too tired to be sad but honestly, I think I was just so excited about what lay ahead!



Early the next morning the truck met us and the unloading started. Which by the way was way less stressful and exhausting for me. The movers might not agree. But it was truly a happy and exciting day. 

And that was four weeks ago! So the past four weeks have been filled with unpacking boxes (that doesn't happen overnight), starting new schools, meeting the neighbors (there have been lots of playdates already) and ordering new bedroom furniture for the kids. They are all so excited about their own rooms. 






We have also spent a lot of afternoons just exploring the new neighborhood. We are so blessed to live in a neighborhood that has a pool, lakes, ducks, awesome canals, shops and even a little restaurant. Sometimes you don't have to go very far to feel like you've made a huge move. 




Let's not forget Pilgrim! He has also adjusted to the move. Sort-of. I think he was super confused as to why everything outside was different but all of his "stuff" inside was the same. He likes to lie around and contemplate the change. While we unpack.....

 
 ......And when he's out in the yard!

As for me, I am feeling blessed and grateful!

XOXO Jodi 













1 comment:

  1. Jodi, y'all look great! So glad you found a new home and hope the yard is gopher-free. Call me, chica! 404.388.3750.
    Xxxx,
    Sarah

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