Moving Day Update: Packing, Fragile Treasures, and a Sneak Peek at the New House

We’re in the middle of a full-on move and everything has been a blur of boxes, tape, labeling, and last-minute decisions. At the moment we don’t know exactly when we’ll be able to check in here again — schedules are shifting, and we might not even have a firm closing time today. There’s a chance the move could be postponed until Tuesday, so please bear with us. As soon as we have a little breathing room and an internet connection, we’ll post more photos and a fuller update.

Fragile Items and the Ceramic Animal Collection

One of our biggest worries right now is getting the ceramic animal menagerie to the new house in one piece. Every piece has sentimental value, and we’ve spent hours wrapping, cushioning, and labeling boxes to keep everything safe. If you’re moving fragile items yourself, it’s amazing how much difference a few layers of bubble wrap, sturdy boxes, and clear “Fragile” labels can make. We’ve been particularly careful with these pieces, tucking soft padding into every corner and filling empty spaces so nothing shifts during transport.

Uncertainty and the Pace of Moving

Moving is a strange mix of exhilaration and exhaustion. Right now we’re juggling the practical tasks — final walk-throughs, load-in coordination, and making sure utilities and internet are set up — with the emotional side of leaving our first home. We’re not sure exactly when we’ll be back online to post updates. If closing time changes or the movers run into delays, we’ll adapt and share new information as soon as possible.

Photos and a Video Tour Coming Soon

We plan to share a few different kinds of content once we have time and reliable internet: empty house photos of our first home to give everyone the closure you and we both need, plus photos and a short video tour of the new house while it’s still empty and “Petersik-ready.” Those empty-house photos are always a little emotional — they close one chapter and make room for the next — so expect a candid, honest look at what we loved and what we’ll miss.

Quick Notes from the Front Lines

• We’ll post updates and more images as soon as connectivity permits.
• If the move is delayed, we’ll let you know the revised timeline here.
• We’re prioritizing fragile items and family keepsakes so they arrive intact.
• Empty-house photos and an empty-new-house tour are planned for the first moment we can upload them.

Thanks for bearing with us during the chaos — the packing, loading, and emotional goodbyes are a lot, but we’re excited for what’s ahead. We’ll check back in with more photos and details as soon as we can. In the meantime, keep your fingers crossed with us that everything arrives safely and that moving day goes as smoothly as possible.

Psst—see Clara’s weekly picture, which was also taken against the packing-box background, when you get a chance.

Let the adventure — with a fair share of chaos, a few tears, and a lot of joy — begin. We can’t wait to share the next chapter with you.