https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:55:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2176438 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:06:19 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2176438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did it—you actually put your comfy chair in the closet! That is awesome. I also love the playroom for the preschooler. That was always a priority for me too. </p> <p>When he was 3.5, we rented a big U-Haul intentionally and moved from Southern Georgia to the Texas Panhandle. A neighbor showed him how to tighten the chains used to tow our car. I never quite caught onto where to pull, but my son knew, and he did it at every stop! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2176280 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:26:37 +0000 Ledonna N. 2176280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy your fur baby is so smart. Lol </p> <p>Glory it is just another part of life I’m thankful to have had the experience and blessed that it was not a stick shift lol</p> <p>Kate moving sounds go great and I love flea markets. I miss the outside and attending them</p> <p>Barbara Diane that is such a great idea and will fit into our home when we get settled I figure by the summer we may just look into that because a senior cat would be awesome it really would be and would be something to keep us company. Maybe a midlife cat like a midlife mama</p> <p>What would LaDonna do?<br /> Yo Bobby cracking up reading this so early in the morning. To be honest with you I would be down to do add cry and I think about it and then I will move forward because we really don’t have a choice and try to do it in a positive manner. My dad used to say you can sit there and think about it or you move and be about it.</p> <p>I finished our shared closet. I had to store some of my sisters praise dance garments 3 large tubs so the chaise is out but I put in a nice comfortable chair and small ottoman glad to have my clothes in place. I’m calling this the mama time out room</p> <p>Before and after </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2176175 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:10:09 +0000 rachylou 2176175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(I’ve moved twice with Lilypup, locally. I’ve built in overlap so she could get used to the new place before abandoning the old one. Ok. But that little dog is something! I know she can count. And I know because our first move, from a second floor apartment - I’d put three boxes on the dolly before rolling it to the car, taking them down the stairs one at a time. She came with me up and down the stairs for about six boxes/two trips. Then she started waiting for that third box before she made her move! Stinker! Lol ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2176143 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:54:33 +0000 Glory 2176143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m so happy the move is done and you can take your time to get things organized. Amazing on the size of the truck and huge props to you for taking that in stride.&nbsp;<div><br /><div><br /></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2176122 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:35:46 +0000 Kate 2176122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your tee shirt hack is genius! </p> <p>Congrats on the move. I love Zi’Joy’s room under the eaves; it’s utterly charming. I would have loved having such a space as a child. It’s like your own secret harbor.</p> <p>You are a warrior mama indeed, tackling a move on your own with a toddler. Kudos to you, Ledonna! My hat’s off to you! That truck alone scared the pants off me. Yet I used to love to move. When we were first married, my husband and I moved every year for the first eight years. Just because it was an adventure going from one house to another in different neighborhoods. I shudder now at the thought of moving, but in my defense, back then we could stuff all of our belongings in our two tiny cars, and anything we were missing we could replace at the huge flea market held every weekend at the state fairgrounds. Mmm, good times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2176099 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:15:30 +0000 RobinF 2176099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the t-shirt idea - genius!</p> <p>Congrats on the move, it is a stressful time but well worth it in the end. Nice size closet is a plus for sure, especially in a smaller house.</p> <p>Zi'Joy is getting old and looks adorable :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2176033 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:13:27 +0000 Anonymous 2176033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best wishes in your new home! Awesome idea with t-shirts on seats </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2176003 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:21:24 +0000 kellygirl 2176003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that! What would Ledonna do? That's going to be my new mantra! Hugs to you!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175992 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:58:32 +0000 madeline 2175992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on your move! You are one wicked strong momma. And I mean that in a very good way. Now when I’m scared, I’m going to ask-what would Ledonna do? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175985 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:44:53 +0000 Barbara Diane 2175985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you’ve moved and are settling in. Zi’Joy is looking so grown up.<br /> Watching kittens grow up is joy but can be so much work. Maybe consider an adult cat who is completely house trained and whose personality is known. A sweet cat that likes to be pet is a wonderful edition to a home. One that doesn’t like people but you have to take care of for years-not so fun.<br /> And I’m all for only taking on as much as works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175846 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:17:08 +0000 Ledonna N. 2175846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Thank you everyone&nbsp; I'm exhausted but tackling a bit every evening or early morning and the place is coming along.&nbsp; Last night I started to tackle the closet and i got to see my beautiful clothes as I've been living out of a very small capsule wardrobe.&nbsp; I also have to pair down again I have found a lovely use for my Fav T-shirts and Graphic shirts.&nbsp; I put them on the front seats of the car to keep the back of the seats from getting dirty by Zi'Joys little sometimes muddy feet.&nbsp; Such a great hack and I get to see something I love.&nbsp; Then take them off and wash them or replace them with another t-shirt.</div><div><br /> </div><div>I am seriously thinking about getting a cat&nbsp; it would be nice to have but then I have to clean up and have major sassy pants ATTITUDE from Zi so maybe that will be on hold.&nbsp; This midlife mama can only take so much SASS <br /> </div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175844 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:09:28 +0000 kellygirl 2175844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! You are an amazing woman and mom. I felt uplifted just reading this. I wish you all the best in your new home. Cheers to new beginnings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175786 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:43:34 +0000 greycat6 2175786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!&nbsp; Sounds like the hardest part is in the past and now the fun part of setting up your home can begin.&nbsp; Z'Joy already looks like she 'owns' the place which tells me you have done a great job not letting any anxiety you have spill over to her.&nbsp; Good job, mama!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175767 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:19:08 +0000 Anonymous 2175767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We moved half way across the country with a two year old and a new born in record heat. Of course you can’t air-condition the house with the doors open, but luckily a kind neighbor took the little ones to her house to cool off. You look like you found a great place. Congratulations on the move.<br /> Z’Joy looks happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175730 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:27:00 +0000 Laurie 2175730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First and foremost, Zi'joy is the cutest ever! I love her hair. She looks truly happy in your new home. Kids are so resilient, aren't they?</p> <p>As painful as moving is, the purge process is a real bonus. We haven't moved for decades, but we've done the kind of renovation that made us empty out a floor of the house at a time. I'm feeling like it's time for something like that again...hmmm.</p> <p>Ok, you should totally get a kitten/cat -&nbsp; this will add even more love to your new home. Just look on YouTube for cute kitten videos, and that will be all you need to convince yourself! (Seriously, my husband and I get sucked into those things and sit there going, "awww!" and "we need another kitten". For, like, hours.)</p> <p>Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175713 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:57:54 +0000 Eliza 2175713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the best as you settle in to your new space; it seems like the transformation into a home is well underway and the space looks just right for Zi'Joy's activities and yours. At such busy times, it can be hard to remember that mothers count, too. Wishing you much happiness and the chance to rest.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175711 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:42:06 +0000 Joyce B 2175711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the best to all of you in your new home, wishing you much happiness and good health. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175687 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:39:04 +0000 Angie 2175687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. Congrats! WELL DONE. A truly new beginning, and another big thing ticked off your list.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wishing you countless happy memories and good health in your new home </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175662 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:56:52 +0000 Anonymous 2175662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you posted about your move, I've been wondering how it went. It's great that the hard part is over and now you can settle in and make that house a home! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175657 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:50:11 +0000 Ledonna N. 2175657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/member/jdrozd/">JAileen</a> </p> <p>moving across county is such an amazing feat and with an 11 month old I am simply flabbergasted.&nbsp; Funny story while we were moving the 13 inches of snow melted and Zi&nbsp; happily played in it and just got so very muddy like she was living her best life and i was unshaped by it all.&nbsp; We had extra clothes available so I let her have her fun while I moved stuff. &nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/member/torontogirl/">Helena (Torontogirl)</a>&nbsp; It most certainly is.&nbsp; Zi will have extra room for us to do yoga physical thearpy meditation and strength training as she recovers from AFM her spinal cord injury.&nbsp; Acute Flaccid Myelitis. I was sold on the home when we saw the space.&nbsp; Play is the best for of physical thearpy and learning.&nbsp; <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175654 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:44:11 +0000 Ledonna N. 2175654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou tell me I love your stories Like for real They say it is the same with kids and pets.&nbsp; i am tinkling of getting a cat for our family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175650 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:36:34 +0000 rachylou 2175650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great adventure! Your new chair is awesome. Now let me tell you about moving with a dog... Lolol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175648 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:19:56 +0000 Helena 2175648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOOk at Zi'Joy's toy nook, that is a kid's dream.</p> <p>I actually started having anxiety thinking of you driving that giant truck ... you are a braver woman than I am ... it's amazing how the amount of stuff seems to double once you start loading a truck isn't it?</p> <p>Congrats and enjoy your new beautiful home Ledonna! xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175647 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:15:32 +0000 JAileen 2175647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boy, moving is the worst, isn’t it? &nbsp;I’m glad it went well. &nbsp;Getting settled can take awhile. &nbsp;We moved half way across country with an eleven month old. &nbsp;It’s probably much harder with a toddler. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175645 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:12:11 +0000 Ledonna N. 2175645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Lisa P&nbsp; I fell in love with&nbsp; the room it is perfect just perfect.&nbsp; She loves it we have impact mats so she can flip to her hearts delight and I want to set up her a yoga/meditation station.&nbsp; I'm so excited My sister said the name of the style of roof line but I forgot. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Unfrumped I sure will.&nbsp; It has been taxing on the body but good soaks work wonders.&nbsp; i have her books out we are reading now.&nbsp; Momming never stops.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>slim-cat thank you so much I figure in about 30 days I will be good.&nbsp; The deep cleaning is taken care of so now it is just downsizing some more and organizing then the fun part decorating.&nbsp; <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175620 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:09:17 +0000 slim cat 2175620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on the move - it's always an adventure! The new place looks great - hope you'll be settled comfortably in no time . Love Zi' room! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175617 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:01:23 +0000 unfrumped 2175617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Moving is hard and can be very unsettling! Congratulations on what you have done so far. Take some time off to rest in your comfy chair and read with your daughter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175614 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:58:40 +0000 Anonymous 2175614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This story made me smile and chuckle a bit. Moving is not for the faint of heart , is it? &nbsp;Her room is SO great with the angled ceiling - why is the name not in my head right now? &nbsp;Looks so cosy and fun for a little kid. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/finally-moving-day#post-2175611 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:49:47 +0000 Ledonna N. 2175611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We finally moved. Our home is a little tiny thing. I’ve not moved in 20 years and never with a toddler. We started over fresh. We had a moving sale. Then a moving giveaway. Finally donated and trashing what was left. Moving is no joke moving with a toddler and downsizing to a tiny home is a serious thing. </p> <p>Downsizing:<br /> I had started downsizing a month prior to our move starting with our clothing then furniture and household items. I was patting myself on the back celebrating to early. Oh my WORD TO THE MOTHER!!!. Lol</p> <p>Moving weekend:<br /> Most certainly things went wrong. We reserved a small moving truck they gave us a truck almost the size of a 18 wheeler. My sister was scared I was not.&nbsp; I used to drive trucks like that in the Army although it was 20+ years ago with no power steering. It was a smooth accident free drive and we got done before our rental time was up. They made a mistake and only charged us for the small truck. It was a win because we had a whole bunch of stuff to move that was greater than our expectations. </p> <p>Getting settled:<br /> My sister is an amazing organizational wiz with and a financial guru. She was settled and unpacked and cleaning in 3 days time. Me on the other hand I was scouting Amazon &amp; FB market place to find our new home furniture. I only unpacked enough to have clothes for the week. It will take me time to get settled I am a hot mess In a good way. Completely unorganized.</p> <p>Our new normal:<br /> Whew. I was so happy I love our time schedule. I pack nutritious car snacks for Zi’Joy and get her ready while she is sleeping for her learning center. She has been nervous exhausted and exciting maybe a bit confused. I’m Am working to get her space setup. I want her to feel comfortable and at home. That is my priority right now. She has her toys that she paired down as well I got her a few things like a play kitchen and an Art Easel. And for me I found a brand new Ashley Stewart Recliner that is amazing and can fit all of my curvy self.</p> <p>Overall we are adjusting it only has been 4 days but it has been a blessing in many ways. I also had a chance to trade in and upgrade my sporty car to a family dependable SUV with the same car note as my sporty car (Note:&nbsp; I got my 2 door sporty care 3 months before I found out I was pregnant.)&nbsp; . Now that’s a blessing and made me smile. </p> <p>Oh and I love my closet It makes my heart happy. I may get a chaise to put in that sucker. Thank you for reading and our commenting.</p> <p>I call my chair the Mama Bear Chair and my daughter’s the Baby Bear chair she has a blue recline,</p> <p>For ZiJoy needed a bigger space because we do Physical Therapy Strength Training and&nbsp; Yoga from home.&nbsp; So even though our home footprint is tiny she has plenty of&nbsp; room to grow in.&nbsp; Our drive way is long enough for her to run in and for me to exercise as well. I'm grateful for the possibles for her further recovery from her spinal cord injury AFM Acute Flaccid Myelitis </p> <p>All I could thing of when we were moving is that we are like the Golden Girls, 227, Mama's Family comedy shows.&nbsp; I kept singing Sisters are doing it for themselves.&nbsp;&nbsp; Standing on our own two feet and ring our bells.&nbsp; I feel so proud after valley moments and difficult times. I finally see the clearing and the mountain tops.&nbsp; I can finally breathe.&nbsp; With our old home sold this has been a game changer. </p>