Empty Nest

Our youngest daughter interviewed with a company in Chicago and was offered a job. Her start date was May 21. A week ago she and I drove to Chicago to find an apartment. We were lucky--a young woman had signed a lease and paid the first month rent. Sadly she lost her job and the apartment went back on the market. I happened to see it, and my daughter was able to fill out an application. Her file was completed the next day and she was approved. I had to hurry-scurry to pack her things in boxes and label them. My husband rented a trailer. My son helped load the trailer and we headed off to Chicago on Saturday. The trailer was extremely heavy and we had to drive slowly, arriving in Chicago about 7pm. We parked in a tow zone with the hazards on and with the help of my oldest son and his partner were able to unload quickly so that we could move the car and trailer. Spent the time until the wee hours of the morning assembling furniture. My husband and I grabbed a couple hours sleep. leaving Chicago at 4am so that I could be at work at 11am. I have been slowly sifting through items, trying to figure out the best way to sell them. Now it's my husband, 2 dogs, 2 cats and 4 fish and me at the house.