Our Walls Are Bare

and soon our cupboards will be too!

I wish I could share a before & after project with you today.  I wish I had been able to stop at all the wonderful yard sales we’ve been whizzing past.

Unfortunately today is not the day for that.

Today, I am packing and according to my hubby can not go to a yard sale until after the move….

Over the weekend we packed up the pictures…

I filled two boxes with my collection of shells.  I know, my collection is bordering on shell hoarding.  China, crystal, and glasses all have been packed.  Today, it is the blue ball jars and small appliances turn!

Originally this post was going to be all about packing tips.  Some lovely friends and readers have shared so many with me, but really I’m winging this packing thing.  The china was carefully wrapped in packing paper and placed vertically.  I’m hoping it doesn’t all shatter…

As the house is becoming more and more sparse, I’m feeling a little sad, a little nostalgic.  Our house is starting to not feel like home anymore.  It is starting to feel like we are just staying here for a bit longer.  Our family photos are no longer here to remind me of all these wonderful moments in this house.

There are so many things I will miss.

I will miss how the light in the morning comes in through the blinds in our bedroom.  That soft light on the swiss dot pattern.  I’m always so thrilled to start the day when I see that bright sunshine.

I’ll miss the lily of the valley that is planted along the side of the house.  It is my favorite flower and my good friend, MaryAnn, gave me heaps from her garden.  Smelling it always reminds me of my wedding day.

I love watching my little guys race on their bikes in the front drive.  We have a fantastic circular driveway and they are constantly racing –  scooters, bikes, running!  I love hearing their laughter and debates over who won, always asking me for the final call!

I’ll miss seeing the pond from our living room.

I’ll miss seeing beautiful clematis that the boys gave me one Mother’s Day.  It has the most beautiful deep purple blooms.  I’ve never seen one so beautiful.  It hasn’t started to bud yet, but I know the new owners will enjoy seeing it this year.

The move is next Tuesday.  In less than a week, we’ll be moving out.  I’ll be sure to share it all with you, but for now, I’m packing and am a tiny bit sad.  But also so very excited about all that is to come.