Monday, January 30, 2012
the old grey mare ain't what she used to be...
Tonight I helped daughter number 3 move out of her apartment. Over the years I have helped all 5 kids move in and out of houses and apartments. I have packed my old Jeep Cherokee so tight not one more CD could slide in. I have driven from Rhode Island to Maine with items teetering precariously from my roof, waved goodbye to the statute of Liberty bringing Maureen home from New York. Up and down 3.flights of stairs barely breaking a sweat...but let me tell you this old grey mare just ain't what she used to be! Tonight I jammed my finger into a door frame and now my finger is so swollen I can't wear my wedding rings...I tripped, not once, but twice within 5 minutes lugging boxes into her storage unit. Both knees are skinned, swollen and bruised, every muscle in my body is slowly beginning to ache. Two of my kids have purchased their own homes and with God's good graces, won't be moving any time soon!! My prayers are now for the final 3...they don't need mansions...little cottages will do just fine...anything so this old Mama can relax knowing her kiddos are safely tucked in!! My moving days are just about over. :)
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I told all my brothers,sisters and daughters that my days of helping to move are over. That is whether they are done moving or not. They will have to get younger friends to help. My back and muscles can't take it any longer. I suggest you do the same. It is amazing that they do understand and that they do manage to get someone else to help.
ReplyDeleteI know..need to learn the art of saying "sorry..but no."
DeleteTo do it without hurt feelings is quite an accomplishment in life!