Thank you all for your support, it has just been crazy around here. My DH isn't the best about moving, he tends to get overwhelmed and a little panicky (and this is his job right?
) so I try to be the voice of reason and do my best to plan everything out so it runs smoothly.
The major obstacle is getting the cars across the country. I am not a good driver, and I do not feel confident in my ability to drive for 5 days, across mountains and especially in snow. I didn't get my drivers license until I was 20, and that was under duress. I don't like driving across town, let alone across the country.
When we moved up here from Florida, my parents drove with DH and I, and they didn't let me drive at all. Really, no one wants me driving this time around either, but there may be no choice.
We might have to ship one of the cars, but that would be a last resort, since we'd have to pay for it out of pocket, and there are going to be a lot of expenses with this move anyway.
Everything else I know I can handle, finding a place to live will be easy, and I was thinking that I could just draw a schematic of the house and note all the locations where I want the furniture to go for the movers, that way I could play with Everett in a bedroom, and not have to worry about watching him and the movers.
First...Giant hugs! Gotta love the military....I was Active Duty and know the drill well although I was single so much easier to make the cross country or cross continent moves. I know there are some great Dis'ers on here from that area of WA so maybe post a question about the area on the Budget board or Community board to get some ideas or guidance.
Good luck with the move!
Jill in CO
This is our first cross country move, so it is a little daunting. I've always lived on the East Coast, so I'm sure it will be an adventure
Wow, sorry for the last second surprise. I'm sure it is probably a nice enough place to live, but I don't care where you're moving when you have to deal with such a long distance move on such short notice.
I wish you luck with your move. Hopefully everything will fall into place for you and you can get some help since your DH won't be around.
I'm hoping things will work out, I guess really there is no alternative. I keep telling myself, "In three months this will all be over, one way or another, It WILL get done"
First of all.....
I can only imagine how disappointed you are right now. And it does seem like a lot for one person to undertake, especially have a little one to tend to as well. I know you will be able to persevere through this unforeseen obstacle. Will your mom be able to help you with Everett or with getting everything & everyone to WA?
On the bright side.....maybe your next trip could be DisneyLand! (Just trying to find something positive for you!)
I know that my Mom wants to help, but I'm just not sure how much time she can get off of work. I'm going to ask her to watch Everett while the movers come and pack up the house here in Alexandria (otherwise I have visions of Everett ending up packed into a box and loaded on a truck), and she might have to watch him while we drive cross country (you couldn't PAY me to take Everett in a car for 5 days), so I'm not sure what else she will be able to do.
I do know that she is really disappointed and doesn't want us going so far away, and I do feel terrible taking Everett away from her, but we don't really have a choice.
Wow, Washington the state! That's a trip! From what I read in your TRs you are pretty resourceful so you will handle this just fine! Good luck to you and I hope you have time to update us on your move, I'm sure you will have some good stories! Take care!
From Washington the District to Washington the state, funny, right? I think the worst part is that I'm going to have Everett in Everett. I'm going to have to spend lots of time explaining that when I named him I was living in Florida, and had no idea that Everett, Washington even existed, let alone that I would end up there.
Oh, boy! I am so sorry! That's a LOT to deal with. Sending you positive thoughts...
Thanks, we're going to get through it, and I made DH promise that he'd take me on an Alaska cruise at some point while we are out there. I figure he owes me!
Oh the joys of being military. I believe that is near where my brother was. He enjoyed it minus the constant miserable rain. Good luck with the move
Yeah.... I'm a little worried about the miserable rain. I don't like rain, and from what I can tell it never gets really hot, not even in the peak of summer. A summer without shorts seems kinda depressing to me, but I guess we'll get used to it.
I was really hoping you would end up in Florida. I grew up in an Air Force household, though, so I know that what you want and what you get can be two very different things. I know you'll be strong throughout the move and handle it all just beautifully. Hopefully you will meet some very nice people when you get settled in, and DIStown will always be here when you need to visit and vent.
Maybe you can do some Disneyland trips while you are on that side of the country.
I was hoping for a miracle and getting Florida too! Oh well, my mom always says that everything happens for a reason, so I guess there is a reason for moving out there.
I am planning on at least one Disneyland trip, since DH will be deployed for my birthday, I'm thinking that Everett and I might go for an adventure!
Good luck with the move. Military spouses are amazing and you will get through it.
Luke (the guy who said hello at B&N last summer)
Hi there! Nice talking to you again! I know we'll get though it, all in one piece would be nice!
WOW!
You poor thing! That is a LOT to have to deal with by yourself. I'm sending some prayers your way that everything goes as smoothly as possible.
Thank you, we need all the support we can get. I know everything will be fine once we get out there. I have heard that they have great breweries out in the Pacific Northwest and do a lot of craft beers, I think I'm going to earn myself a few, and will deserve a night out at a nice brewery when all of this is complete!
Pure awesomeness!
....as if he wasn't bad enough.
(I just got to use some smilies I've never even seen before!)
