Now it was time to help with the move again! A few months ago, we helped Peter's mum move from a house to an apartment. Now we have helped my (Helena's) mum move from house to apartment. A lot of work, but also positive surprises!
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Helping to move - an autumn of moves
This has certainly been an autumn of moving! Earlier in the autumn we took the camper van with us. to help Peter's mum to move. Afterwards, we summarised some reflections from the chaos of moving. One of the biggest problems then was that we only got one of Peter's mum's cats, which she was sad about. A happy news now is that also cat number 2 has found a home!
Move number 2
Now it was time for my (Helena's) mum to move. She had arranged a new apartment and a moving company herself and she had also cleaned a lot, so that part was arranged. However, we promised to help pack everything into boxes, which we did at the weekend. We took our time, and packed for three days.
Helping with moving - unpacking
In fact, my brother has promised to help out a bit with unpacking and installing lights and such. However, this week one of his sons fell ill, probably with Covid-19, so of course he can't see his 80-year-old mum. Therefore, we also helped yesterday.
We were really happy with the movers, who moved everything and put most of it in the right place. Still, there was a lot to do and we spent many hours unpacking food, kitchen equipment, clothes, bedding, cleaning and hygiene items, etc. The huge number of books, however, will have to wait for another day ...
Positive surprises in the new home!
My mum has moved into a newly built senior apartment, and we were met with some positive surprises. When we arrived, there was a big red bow around the front door. Inside the apartment, they had also facilitated the move in several ways.
There were light bulbs in the ceiling that could be switched on immediately. There was a bottle of minarel water in the fridge. In the bathroom there was soap and a towel. And, last but not least, in the kitchen there was a small welcome pack with things like washing-up liquid, screws, hooks and a ruler. Small things that actually make things easier and happier!
We hope the new apartment and neighbourhood will be great! Have you been involved in helping with a move in a similar way?
By the way, did you notice that our blog was down yesterday? We had technical problems and the blog was down all morning, which meant that our post about our new eating habits was only published later in the day.
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Titti/Umeå/Huay+Yang says:
What a nice move.
I first thought the bow picture was something you found on the web!
Really nice.
Helped my father move from large apartment to retirement home, small apartment.
A lot of work but it went well.
He died in 2011, so there was a bit more to find out.
However, since a lot of it was "cleared" before, it didn't take much time.
19 November 2020 - 9:31
Helena says:
Yes, I understand that you can believe it about the picture, but no, that's what it actually looked like when we arrived at the new apartment! 🙂 Clearing from time to time during life is not so stupid, easy to collect a lot of stuff 😉
19 November 2020 - 17:36
Ama de casa says:
Glad the cat recovered! Hope your nephew recovers quickly too.
What a wonderful reception in the new apartment! Thoughtful to put out all that stuff and the rosette makes you very happy 🙂.
Yes, I do. I did notice that there was a problem with your site yesterday morning. I tried a few times and thought that you were probably "a bit" annoyed. I'm glad it's up and running again!
19 November 2020 - 9:37
Helena says:
Yes, surprisingly positive with the cat, we had not dared to hope for that! And thank you, yes now we hope that the infection does not spread too much and that those who have become ill recover quickly! And haha, we were "a tad" annoyed yesterday 😉.
19 November 2020 - 17:38
Maria/ Magnolia Magis says:
What a nice thing they've done to mum's flat! It doesn't take much to make that little positive difference!
I ordered yarn online and received a personalised greeting. Just that little thing means that I will continue to buy from that woman, even if she is more expensive than large chains.
Yes, cleaning before you move or before you die is good for everyone. I'm going through moving boxes that have been part of every move through life...maybe it's time to clear out the class lists from primary school...for example? But dad will probably take the prize: last year he opened a moving box that he packed and taped again FROM 1967!!!!
Good luck with the move!
19 November 2020 - 15:30
Helena says:
It's cool that you can do those little things that really affect the experience! From 1967, wow, was there anything exciting there perhaps? There's nostalgia in everything, but it easily becomes too much, and then it gets annoying.
19 November 2020 - 20:59
bmlarstravellingblog says:
What a great reception in the new apartment! Of course we have helped with many moves, both for children and parents. We remember when my parents moved from a house where they had lived for over 50 years to an apartment. At that time, they were also energetic so they could clean up themselves and the children and grandchildren came one weekend and fixed the whole move. Now we have started clearing to only have what we want in 3 rooms and kitchen for the summer, but heaven what gadgets there are in cabinets and drawers....
19 November 2020 - 18:46
Helena says:
Right? We also thought it was nice 🙂 Smart that you started clearing! It is really easy to collect ...!
19 November 2020 - 21:00
Matts+Torebring says:
What a nice surprise to arrive, unlike your last move when you worked like animals.
19 November 2020 - 18:49
Helena says:
Yes, this was a much more comfortable move! 🙂
19 November 2020 - 21:01
BP says:
It's great that cat number 2 has been found, much to the delight of Peter's mum, I imagine.
What a thoughtful welcome at the senior centre. Fantastic service. It takes so little to make you happy. Is the senior centre also in Täby?
Of course, I recognise the carpet stairs in Täby Centrum. Walked past there today:-)
19 November 2020 - 20:54
Helena says:
Isn't it great that the cat found a home? Yes, it means a lot to her! No, mum has moved from Täby now, to Huddinge municipality.
19 November 2020 - 21:02
Lena - good for the soul says:
But what a nice gesture to give small welcoming things! That little extra means so much.
Hug Lena
20 November 2020 - 21:12
Helena says:
Right? Small things can do a lot 🙂
21 November 2020 - 9:37