An image of a kitchen with boxes labeled 'EJECTED ROAD' and kitchen appliances before the movers arrive.

STAGES OF MOVING

Christopher Gray
A family (child, woman, and man) discusses moving to a new home while experiencing one of the five stages of moving.  [Moving Stage Title Text] Stage 1: Acceptance  Mom:  It's official, we will be moving in a month!  We must pack everything before then.  The sooner we start, the better!  Dad:  OK, we will need boxes and tape.  Child:  I can help too!
On a vertical split screen, the man discusses packing clothes with his wife, and the lady discusses picking up and packing toys with her son while experiencing one of the five stages of moving.  [Moving Stage Title Text] Stage 2: Procrastinate  Dad:  Got my clothes packed, and there are suitcases for you too.  Mom:  Not now, maybe a little later.  [Split]  Mom:  Young man, please pick up your toys and put them into moving boxes!  Child:  In a bit, need to poop!
With one week before the move, the husband and wife discuss moving to a new home while experiencing one of the five stages of moving.  [Moving Stage Title Text] Stage 3: Denial - Wife:  Can you please help with packing the kitchen and his room?  The movers will be here next week!  Husband:  I don't think so!
Three hours before the movers arrive, the family (child, woman, and man) discusses necessary tasks before moving to a new home while experiencing one of the five stages of moving.  [Moving Stage Title Text] Stage 4: Panic - Mom:  Breakfast is ready, and the movers will arrive in 3 hours.  Let's eat & pack fast!  Dad:  Wait, that's today?  Why haven't we packed the kitchen mixer yet?  Child:  I haven't started on my room yet!
After arriving at the new home with the movers, the family (child, woman, and man) discusses the child's well-being while experiencing one of the five stages of moving.  [Moving Stage Title Text] Stage 5: Overwhelm - Mom:  Are you OK?  I'm so sorry we packed you in that rush!  I'm so tired.  Child:  It's OK, I'm tired too.  Dad:  Was it a gentle ride?  Child:  Like a roller coaster, and I lost a tooth!  Dad:  Well, the mover's policy replaces broken things.
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