I made trips each day to collect stray items that were overlooked. But when I arrived on Monday I was met with a sign post sticking out of my front yard ... no sign yet, but that fast the post was up. It was a bit jarring.
Wednesday was a long day. Replacement carpeting in 4 rooms was scheduled. Paint touch up and an alarm repair also was on the agenda. Another car load of "stuff" came back to the condo. I should be good for paper towels, cleaning supplies, extension cords and flash lights for a few years.
By the end of the week a cleaning company was scheduled. The only emotional pull was when I stopped by the townhouse to pay the cleaning crew. I walked in and the house smelled wonderful - not like my house at all. :-) That was good. In talking with the crew chief she said I had a lovely townhouse. I looked around and realized one more time just what I was leaving. That was not good. I made my quick good byes, and thank yous, and left money, and exited quickly.
It was a busy and tiring week, but the house was finally ready for its pictures, a movie (yes, a movie!) and brochures.
The house was ready. I wasn't as ready.
3 comments:
This has been a lot of work. The saving grace is that you didn't have to do it all on the same day. Where I live it is common to say goodbye to one house and hello to another on the same day....no going back for cleaning or forgotten items etc. Maybe a clean break is a good idea, or maybe not.
Ah it is sad! But soon you will be settled and make your new place home!! Not many people stay in a home so long anymore. My grandchildren have lived in over 20 places in their short lives. I wonder if they will ever have an emotional attachment like we have!
I've never had a professional clean my house. : )
I'm sure it won't be long before you'll have attachments to the new place as well.
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