Spent a good part of the day Saturday packing at the house in preparation for my move Oct. 22-23. I tried to view it as a task to be completed, and also focus on the positives. I am excited about my new place and that helps.
But... of course that was not so easy. H was not around which made it easier, but the kids were so I held it together while packing. The kids stayed to spend the night with their dad, so after I drove away with a load of boxes, I cried like a baby the whole 30 min. drive to my parents' place.
The other thing that was hard was that the wedding portrait we have always had in our bedroom for twenty years had been taken down. I don't know what he did with it, but it's not there. The other wedding photos that were on shelves in the living room were turned around. I took all those with me to store away. I guess he can keep the wedding portrait and do what he wants with it. It used to be very precious to me.
What have others done with wedding photos/mementos? I find this is one of the hardest things to deal with.
Anyway, on a positive note... I am planning a housewarming party for myself when I am moved in. I am getting back to focusing on the positives and celebrating the good.
