Let the Boxing Begin!

Today, Adam went in search of packing boxes. I'm definitely in the mood to pack, sort, and cull out! Did you know that the local ABC store is now charging for its boxes? Of all the nerve! Well, actually, it's just 5¢/box, so it's not that bad. And they are very sturdy boxes. I started with all my fine crystal. I know I said in an earlier post that I don't think one should get rid of beautiful things, but ... four boxes of just fine crystal? Crystal we never use? (Gulp. I know. We should use it.) Now that my youngest is in jr. high, perhaps it's time to rid myself of all plastic and ugly-ware in the kitchen, and pull out the pretty stuff? Yes?

I packed up my fine china. No, that's NOT it on top, silly. That's plastic. We've moved enough times that I'm pretty expert at packing!

Boxes, empty: (Ignore the tie, draped over the chair leg.)

My fine china cups will soon join the plates, even the one with the broken handle. Why do I tote it around still? "I'll fix it someday," I tell myself. Actually, I think I did glue it once, only to have it come apart again.

Julia has been a packing maniac. I had no idea she is so excited about moving. She packed up all her books, basically almost packed up her whole room. She even rolled up her rugs! haha! That makes me giggle. To give her credit, she'll be gone all next week to camp, so I'm glad she's doing this work now.

We don't know where we're moving yet, but we know we will be leaving, within the next month. I felt that boxing up china, crystal, and books was a safe bet, no matter when we leave. The kitchen is such a time-consuming packing, don't you think?