We are in the last week of our moving period and you are right if you guessed that it’s nutso around here. Things are picking up speed and getting faster and faster by the minute. Most of our things are packed up, there’s hardly any food in the house, we have aches and pains, the cats are confused and we’re chomping at the bit. On Tuesday we take possession of our new home and a few days after that this house is no longer ours. And we have paperwork to prove it. Thursday we went to see our lawyer and he had gazillions of documents for us to sign. Okay, I’m exaggerating. But only by a gazillion or two.
It’s amazing how little you can live with. Now that our stuff is boxed up, we’ve discovered that we need very few things to get through the day. And we haven’t missed a thing. When we start unpacking in our new place, there’ll be a lot more
Remember when I wrote about going to the dentist last week to get my teeth cleaned? Well, I did go. And it wasn’t a very pleasant visit. My regular dental hygienist is on maternity leave and they scheduled me with a young woman that I’d never dealt with before. I think she stabbed my gums about 6,329 times. I know this because I counted. Some dental hygienists have a gentle touch. This isn’t one of them. When she finished
That’s it for now. Today I’ll be spending the day packing up loose ends. And because this post should have been written and shared yesterday, I’ll be convinced that it’s Friday! First world problems...
Happy weekend, everyone.
I have had days like that when I was convinced it was a different day. Would even tell hubby that in case I mentioned it in our plans. How exciting with all going on with moving! Busy stressful times, but soon it will be over.
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We're almost there, Betty. I'm so happy about that. It'll take some work before we're fully settled but at least we'll be in our new home.
DeleteGetting excited for you! The dictionary lists some of these words as synonyms to simplify: clarify, cut down, reduce, streamline, disentangle, disinvolve, clean up, clear up.....all good stuff. Happy disentangling :)
ReplyDeleteYes, all good stuff. I like those words :)
DeleteMay all go smoothly with the big move! And I think your dental hygienist must have come from Edmonton. I'm convinced she did my teeth once. YOUCH!
ReplyDeleteCould be, Debra! She must be on some wanted list in Edmonton!
DeleteI always find the trip to the dental hygienist more painful than the dentist, which is saying something.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move, you sound super organised to me!
We seem to be. And that makes the move so much easier!
DeleteI'm on the edge of my seat waiting for you to blog. Every. Damn. Day. I once had a dental hygienist who leaned on my mouth with one hand. Every time I went to the dentist, I had to ask her not to do that.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
It's funny (not funny) what some of them do. If we weren't moving, I'd make sure I never met with her again if my regular hygienist wasn't available!
DeleteI'm very excited for you! Moving right after Family Day! I am in the process of changing dentists, so I'll see how this new one is in terms of stabbing skills. I love that meme! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteSome of these workers are great at what they do. I've had two regular hygienists at this dentist and you don't feel a thing with them!
DeleteI hate those trips, I also hate the "you should floss more line"
ReplyDeleteI guess they feel obligated to tell patients that.
DeleteI noticed you were missing! And yes, I've had those days. A lot. The older I get. ....
ReplyDeleteAnd I SO sympathize with the sore mouth. There's nothing quite like every single tooth being sensitive and sore. It's hard to think of anything else when they're like that. If it happens again, a mouth rinse of salty water a few times a day helps to soothe it (don't swallow!). Hopefully, though, you'll never need that info.
Good luck this week. We will be thinking of you -- just so you're tuned into our moral support when you need it :)
That salt advice makes me think of my father. That was his go-to solution for many things, even a sore throat. Thankfully my gums got better and I didn't need to find extra relief!
DeleteSounds good that you're packed up and ready to go. Yes, we can get by with less. Good luck with the rest of the move.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's coming very quickly. I'll be so glad when it's all over.
DeleteThe incredible lightness of being......must be a great feeling, Martha! We HAVE GOT to move then....SO MUCH STUFF!!
ReplyDeleteI would have bit that hygienist!
HAHAHA! Biting her crossed my mind :)
DeleteGong to the dentist! Arcghhgnh. And you have to pay for it!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? Crazy...
DeleteI just thought tomorrow was Monday. Good that you will soon have a new dentist after all that. It seems bittersweet that you are moving. All the best hope it all goes perfectly!
ReplyDeleteIt is bittersweet, Christine. This is a beautiful city and we love it, but we now have the need to be closer to friends and family, especially with our elderly parents.
DeleteGood luck with the rest of your moving and I hope the cats adjust well too.
ReplyDeleteI hope they do! They seem a little anxious at times with all the action around here, but they sleep very soundly...as much as they used to!
DeleteOuch, your visit to the dentist's office does not sound fun. Last time I needed a tooth filled, I went to a new young dentist who had just started a practice in town. I was very impressed. He did a good job, and I didn't feel a thing. Considering how much I disliked the pain going to my previous dentists, I loved a painless visit to the dentist's office! He has my business.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your move is going well...and you're almost done! And great to hear that you're moving on to an even more streamlined life!
Some people have a very gentle touch, which makes the visit to the dentist so much easier. There are two young ladies that I have seen regularly at this dentist and both of them were not available this time around!
DeleteI know JUST what you mean about the brutal dental hygienist! I had one for years but she moved, and her replacement almost killed me! Also, they put the little paper napkin over you and she kept WIPING her finger against me (with me underneath it) which meant she was poking me in the chest every other second! I remember thinking...if she pokes me just ONE more time....
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well with your move, dear Martha!
AND yes, I AM on the edge of my seat waiting for a post from you!!!
HAHAHA! You always make me smile, Kay :)
DeleteI'm spoiled because all of the hygienists at my dental office are gentle. I'm sorry you had such an unpleasant experience. I hope the rest of your move goes smoothly!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great thing when you get a gentle dental hygienist. The other two young woman who have been cleaning my teeth over the years are wonderful. This one was a little rough around the edges!
DeleteI think we all have weeks when we get the days mixed up ... I know I do!
ReplyDeleteShame about your trip to the Dentist ...
Sending loads of good wishes for your move, hope all goes well.
All the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. We are almost there!
DeleteTuesday. This is wonderful. Sorry about all the paper work. Yes, I agree on what we can live without. It's the best and so refreshing. Really frees me up to do other things and, my brain works a billion times better than before. No clutter. Clear head. Flippin' fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAck on your gums. Hope they feel better by now.
I intend to donate more things when we move. I need to sort through and organize other stuff but we are pressed for time, so I'll do that when we move. Plus, the new city we're moving to is a poorer one, so I'd rather donate items there where more people will benefit from them.
DeleteMy gums have healed...thank goodness!
Glad your gums have healed. I just caught up on all your posts. So excited for you guys. This is all excellent to read about.
DeleteKeep breathing. I look forward to hearing that you've finished the move, and there are no bodily (including dental/gum) aches.
ReplyDeleteGood lucky, Martha.
We're rooting for you.
Thanks, Robyn!
DeleteHappy liberty my dear Martha !here it is Tuesday and you are at you new home sweet home today .
ReplyDeleteheartiest congrats for the new house friend as such changes [though absorb lots of energy]are very good .
i am wishing you a safe happy landing to your new home and less tiring settlements!
few months back when i visited almost five times to dentist it was horrible as i was their for removal of ache and filling .i can still hear doctor 's voice "please open your mouth wide" as he will sit inside the mouth .i wish i will not visit him again.
best wishes again dear !
Sounds like a horrible experience at the dentist! I hope the next one is much better for you. This was my first bad one at this dentist, so at least most of it has been positive.
DeleteOver the last year and a half I've been convinced every day is another day.
ReplyDeletesometimes your brain just can't keep up.
That's right. The brain sometimes struggles to keep up, especially when we're overly busy!
DeleteI am terribly off with my perception of days this week. Hubby and I went to a resort lake area for 3 days of relaxing and doing next to nothing. Getting home last night, I am now having to get back on track to normal life.
ReplyDeleteI know you are swamped with things to do as moving is very labor intensive. I totally understand what you are saying about how liberating it is to pare down material things. I am not quite ready to do a major downsizing but even the minor tweaks of clearing things out is very liberating.
The paperwork here in the U.S. when one sells or buys a home is also a gazillion pages. Crazy how many legal hoops have to be jumped through to change property ownership.