Moving

Well, we're moving. Packing is in full swing. I'm sad to see all our stuff go into boxes. I'm a bit confounded as to why putting stuff in boxes seems to make a bigger mess. Shouldn't the mess decrease as there is less stuff available? Oh well.
I'm very excited and proud of myself for using a system to pack this time.
I have taken advice from my mom, and got out a recipe organizer, a jiffy marker and a pen. As I pack each box I give the box a number and a room. I write the number and room on the outside of the box. On a recipe card I also write the box number and room, then I list everything that is in the box. I try to write specifically what is in the box so that if my stuff has to stay in storage for a while I will still be able to find things that I need or want if necessary.
Once I'm done packing I will separate the cards into room categories, so that if I think of an item (ie. fondue pot) that I want, all I have to do is look up the kitchen category and find the card that has the fondue pot on it. It will tell me which box to look in.
I've used this system before, and it was really helpful.
Another thing I am happy about is that my wonderful DH bought me a whole swack of plastic tubs. I don't have to worry about stuff getting wet in storage, or mice getting into things. This pleases me to no end.
Well that would be the end to my positive spin on packing.
I guess I better get back to it.