Paul and I have made a big decision this weekend. We’ve decided that the only things we’re going to bring with us are the things we can fit in our Honda mini-van.

We bought a 21 cubic foot cargo box for the top and we are going to buy a 13 cubic foot cargo box for the back. The way-back seats fold into the floor but we are probably going to have to leave the two middle row seats here.

Tomorrow we are going to put together a whole bunch of boxes and dry-fit them to the space to see how many we can fit in. That will then determine what we can bring.

So, here’s a short rundown on what we’ll bring:

• Clothes (not too many, either)
• Sheets & Towels
• Kitchenaid Mixer
• Vita-Mix blender
• Espresso Machine & grinder
• Pressure cooker
• Ice Cream Maker
• Cast iron comal & dutch oven
• Le Creuset dutch oven
• A couple pans
• Silverware
• Art work
• Two oriental rugs
• Dog Bed (and two dogs)
• Parrot cage (and parrot)
• 3-4 boxes of books (these we may send to ourselves instead)
• A bit of yarn & knitting pattern books
• A few tools – drill, skill saw, socket sets etc.
• Computers/Printer
• 13″ TV
• Compact stereo
• A couple boxes of financial papers
• Flute & music
• Popcorn popper (for roasting coffee)
• Dog food & Parrot food containers
• Probably a few misc. boxes – one from the kitchen and one from the office

It feels so liberating to know we will be starting fresh. I’ll route lists of items available to the boys and sell some things, too.

This coming Thursday is the broker’s open house so I am hoping that we really get some showings after that. The only showing scheduled right now is for this Friday.

Paul and I have ticked off the last remaining items on my list – and believe it or not – I have actually lazed around for most of the day (after the frenzied morning clean-up in case there was a showing)….it has been a LONG time since I had a relaxing day like this.