This is the first time Tim and I have moved in almost 3 years. It is on the top of our list for things we avoid like the plague. I would rather a root canal without anesthetic. 

It’s not really just the moving bit either. I grew up in a family home. I was there when I was young and my Dad only sold it to move 3 years ago. I know that house like the back of my hand and it makes me sad to think of other people living in it. It was the safest place in the world because my Mum and Dad were there. I want that for Jaxon. I don’t want to move him around lot’s.

Aside from that, I hate packing. I hate taking things to the car and I hate driving to the new place and I hate taking it out of the car and then finally, finding new homes for places.

So it shocked me yesterday when we first told three of our close friends that we were moving because each of them jumped at the chance to help us move. They didn’t even bat an eye about it. Right off the mark they all said “Oh cool, do you want help to move"?”

Does this not strike you as odd? Or is it just me. Perhaps it’s just me. I’m pretty sure it’s just me.

I know I’ve helped three friends move in the past. But we were all in our early 20’s. That means that all any of us had to move was a bed and a washing basket of clothes. A few old pots and pans taken from Mum’s kitchen and TV. Easy as pie. Even moving in with Tim I only had a bed and a few other choice items. Now, we have three bedrooms and a house full of crap to move and a life of junk to pack.

I would never in a million years offer to help someone move. Don’t get me wrong. If my friends needed me to clean for them, or take them on a four hour drive to get somewhere, or shop for them…I would have no hesitations in doing that. And if they ASKED me to help them move I would. But I would not offer willingly.

I was hesitant to accept their offer’s because then perhaps one day they might need MY help to move and I might have to say yes, because it would be returning a favor. And why would anyone want to move anyone? I don’t like doing it for myself much less doing it for someone else.

It is just me isn’t it??