I deserve a medal

[tacosforlife]

Not only did we just move, but we are assembling an IKEA bed frame tonight.

Despite thinking about it many times, I have actually NOT murdered my husband.

If you need me, I'll be rewarding myself with bourbon and chocolate m

[sushi]

Moving is definitely trying. Avoiding divorce /murder is impressive.

However, I just do all the furniture and electronics myself and am quite happy with that. It gets me alone time with music /podcasts, I can be in control, and no fighting. I actually find some zen in the Swedish process (probably due to alone time )

[tacosforlife]

Jun 4, 2015 19:31:09 GMT -5 sushi said:

Moving is definitely trying. Avoiding divorce /murder is impressive.

However, I just do all the furniture and electronics myself and am quite happy with that. It gets me alone time with music /podcasts, I can be in control, and no fighting. I actually find some zen in the Swedish process (probably due to alone time )

I think it's cute that you think I can do this. I almost just cut H's foot off when I dropped something. (ACCIDENTALLY!)

[sushi]

Jun 4, 2015 19:33:07 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Jun 4, 2015 19:31:09 GMT -5 sushi said:

Moving is definitely trying. Avoiding divorce /murder is impressive.

However, I just do all the furniture and electronics myself and am quite happy with that. It gets me alone time with music /podcasts, I can be in control, and no fighting. I actually find some zen in the Swedish process (probably due to alone time )

I think it's cute that you think I can do this. I almost just cut H's foot off when I dropped something. (ACCIDENTALLY!)

I didn't say you! I just think it should be left to one person, the one who enjoys it and /or is more capable.

H *could* do it, but we're better off if i do it myself.

[tacosforlife]

Jun 4, 2015 19:58:18 GMT -5 sushi said:

Jun 4, 2015 19:33:07 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

I think it's cute that you think I can do this. I almost just cut H's foot off when I dropped something. (ACCIDENTALLY!)

I didn't say you! I just think it should be left to one person, the one who enjoys it and /or is more capable.

H *could* do it, but we're better off if i do it myself.

Alas, the king sized bed frame is too big to do without assistance.

[josieposy]

I just built two IKEA beds with DH. I'll send more booze.

[orangeblossom]

You do! Enjoy your bourbon and chocolate medal.

Moving is stressful on a relationship, moving in an easily-agitated relationship is no good.

Pray for me and DH, as I think we are both ready to hurt each other b

[Scout'sHonor]

Jun 4, 2015 19:31:09 GMT -5 sushi said:

However, I just do all the furniture and electronics myself and am quite happy with that. It gets me alone time with music /podcasts, I can be in control, and no fighting. I actually find some zen in the Swedish process (probably due to alone time )

Me too. We've determined I do a better job at it and it's like a puzzle for me.

[tacosforlife]

I also had nachos tonight.

[AAM2012]

Dude! You're doing it all wrong. The ONLY way to move and/or put together IKEA furniture is to drink BEFORE...none of this "reward" stuff.

[tacosforlife]

Jun 4, 2015 20:48:14 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Dude! You're doing it all wrong. The ONLY way to move and/or put together IKEA furniture is to drink BEFORE...none of this "reward" stuff.

I did drink during. That has to be worth something.

[pixy0stix]

Nice! I cracked open a beer cause dh switched over our internet too early.

[Deleted]

I'll take my medal too. We just moved and H CANNOT multitask AT.ALL. This includes assembling something and listening to me at the same time.

[dawnzersong]

Following a recent very frustrating afternoon, H and I decided that engaged couples should be given a test before getting married: if you can successfully hang a group of pictures on the wall in a pleasing arrangement without killing each other, you can get married.

[tacosforlife]

THE MATTRESS WAS DELIVERED!!!

I AM SLEEPING ON A KING SIZED BED TONIGHT!!!

[Velvetshady]

Jun 5, 2015 9:54:01 GMT -5 dawnzersong said:

Following a recent very frustrating afternoon, H and I decided that engaged couples should be given a test before getting married: if you can successfully hang a group of pictures on the wall in a pleasing arrangement without killing each other, you can get married.

My parents marriage has survived 47 years and 20+ moves using the method of Dad marks where pictures go, leaves the room, and Mom actually hangs the pictures. Dad doesn't return to the room until Mom declares victory. I think it took them 3 moves to perfect this method (it was perfected before they decided they could spawn a second child--me).


I've considered becoming a Pro at the Swedish process and starting a small business. Hell, I've even managed to disassemble and reassemble an IKEA bed twice without too much cussing (not mine, my BBFs). DH laughs at me because I actually get giddy when he'd show up with a new IKEA bookcase for me to assemble.

[passes @ tacosforlife a Kahlua-filled chocolate medal] CONGRATS!