My daughter seems to be following my footsteps , shifting houses like I have, 15 times in the 38 years of our marriage ! Is this also genetic ?
My husband's bank job entailed frequent transfers, so we would be moving base almost every 2 to 3 years.Relocation meant change of schools for children as well, which was of course top priority.We had to find the best schools for them. But the darlings that they were, both were extremely adjusting and adapted very well to the new environment easily. Not only that, they used to do remarkably well in academics in spite of change in schools and sometimes under different systems. No complaints at all !
What would have been a loathsome task for many, was an enthusiastic journey for me.Settling down in a new place has been a pleasure always.
Prior to our shiftng, my husband would join his new office, fix up a suitable flat at a convenient locality, enquire about the schools and then come back to move the family.By the time he arrives,I would have organized most of the packing.Cartons would be taped neatly with the contents labelled on the top for easy unpacking.My children would not lag behind. Bookworms that they are (genes!), they would pack up their treasured books & all other stuff in the allotted cartons and make sure that they are securely taped & labelled. My husband would organize our travel with the help of his staff. With all these activities (transfer of gas connection,getting TCs from schools and all other formalities) going on, our daily routine would remain the same. I would still be cooking till the previous day !
We would look around with contentment & appreciation at our skill in packing. The packers would arrive to bundle them up and load them in trucks.In the initial years, our "prized possessions" like the Color TV,VCR, Mixie,my favorite cuckoo clock and gas oven,not to forget the innumerable Kanchipuram sarees would all travel with us in the AC first class coach lest the truck guys don't damage them!Now it seems so silly. Till we reach our destination ,we would be engulfed by the suspense of the new flat and the environment .The kids would be excited!Of course most of the times it has been on a welcoming note with my husband's colleagues/staff receiving us warmly.
We would unpack and settle down always within 24 hours. My husband would take care of outside activities with the help of his staff. I love to arrange all the stuff & the same goes with my husband and children.The kitchen starts functioning the same day & we are back to the initial process of getting familiar with the surroundings and admission in schools . It is so satisfying when things are arranged in their proper places and everything is spic & span. Invariably the bank would always provide new furniture & landlords would color wash the house, so a feel-good atmosphere would prevail. I am a cleanliness freak and the fever has caught on to my spouse & kids.A house can be well organized when all the members are disciplined at least in putting away things in their proper places. This has become a matter of habit in our house, so at any time it is always tidy. I am really house proud!
A change of scene is always welcome after having stayed in one house for two or three years. It also helps in clutter free living since we invariably throw away or donate many unwanted things at the time of shifting. We have always shifted joyfully , so the result has been pleasurable. It is now 15 years since we shifted last and I am looking forward for the change!
Some one who came to our house once remarked - "your house looks like a hotel. I am quite uncomfortable. A house should have things scattered all around!"- What do you say ?
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My husband's bank job entailed frequent transfers, so we would be moving base almost every 2 to 3 years.Relocation meant change of schools for children as well, which was of course top priority.We had to find the best schools for them. But the darlings that they were, both were extremely adjusting and adapted very well to the new environment easily. Not only that, they used to do remarkably well in academics in spite of change in schools and sometimes under different systems. No complaints at all !
What would have been a loathsome task for many, was an enthusiastic journey for me.Settling down in a new place has been a pleasure always.
Prior to our shiftng, my husband would join his new office, fix up a suitable flat at a convenient locality, enquire about the schools and then come back to move the family.By the time he arrives,I would have organized most of the packing.Cartons would be taped neatly with the contents labelled on the top for easy unpacking.My children would not lag behind. Bookworms that they are (genes!), they would pack up their treasured books & all other stuff in the allotted cartons and make sure that they are securely taped & labelled. My husband would organize our travel with the help of his staff. With all these activities (transfer of gas connection,getting TCs from schools and all other formalities) going on, our daily routine would remain the same. I would still be cooking till the previous day !
We would look around with contentment & appreciation at our skill in packing. The packers would arrive to bundle them up and load them in trucks.In the initial years, our "prized possessions" like the Color TV,VCR, Mixie,my favorite cuckoo clock and gas oven,not to forget the innumerable Kanchipuram sarees would all travel with us in the AC first class coach lest the truck guys don't damage them!Now it seems so silly. Till we reach our destination ,we would be engulfed by the suspense of the new flat and the environment .The kids would be excited!Of course most of the times it has been on a welcoming note with my husband's colleagues/staff receiving us warmly.
We would unpack and settle down always within 24 hours. My husband would take care of outside activities with the help of his staff. I love to arrange all the stuff & the same goes with my husband and children.The kitchen starts functioning the same day & we are back to the initial process of getting familiar with the surroundings and admission in schools . It is so satisfying when things are arranged in their proper places and everything is spic & span. Invariably the bank would always provide new furniture & landlords would color wash the house, so a feel-good atmosphere would prevail. I am a cleanliness freak and the fever has caught on to my spouse & kids.A house can be well organized when all the members are disciplined at least in putting away things in their proper places. This has become a matter of habit in our house, so at any time it is always tidy. I am really house proud!
A change of scene is always welcome after having stayed in one house for two or three years. It also helps in clutter free living since we invariably throw away or donate many unwanted things at the time of shifting. We have always shifted joyfully , so the result has been pleasurable. It is now 15 years since we shifted last and I am looking forward for the change!
Some one who came to our house once remarked - "your house looks like a hotel. I am quite uncomfortable. A house should have things scattered all around!"- What do you say ?
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