Oh my gosh, this week has totally been getting away from me!
I had every intention of popping in sooner, but then…well, you know how the story goes. And truth be told, I’ve actually felt somewhat uninspired on the blog front. I’ve been busy, but not with anything that’s all that exciting and worth blogging about, ya know?
But you know what IS worthy of blogging about? Some tremendously exciting news, that’s what! Yesterday, I officially paid off my very last student loan EVER. WOO HOO!
Jay surprised me and brought home some champagne for us to celebrate after work, and I’m still just so pumped. For the longest time, I just assumed that it would be a monthly payment that would forever be in our budget, but after really buckling down this past year and putting some big chunks aside as payments, we were able to make it official. I told Jay I was almost shaking with excitement when I made the final payment. I never thought it would happen!
I’m also celebrating the fact that this guy let me put him down in his crib, AWAKE, for all naps and bedtime with NO crying yesterday.
I have no doubt that it was likely a fluke, but I’m going to hope that it’s a trend that will continue (since it’s something we really needed to work on).
Yesterday was ALSO a much easier day (and much needed day!) on the kiddo front. We’ve had a few rough days over here, between lack of naps, colds, being three…yeah, it’s been a challenge. Oh, and I also quickly realized that attempting a double tubby on Jay’s bowling night is definitely NOT a good idea.
But hey, they both came out clean(ish) so it was still somewhat of a success.
Other than that, we’ve just been…living! I’m hoping that my blog spark will return soon, but until it does, I’ll just be popping in when I can and will continue to enjoy the holiday season with the family!
OH, and tonight, I’m heading out for a girls night and I am SO EXCITED. Dinner and drinks, followed up with an I Love the 90’s Tour concert…eeeek!
I hope you guys are all having a great week!!
Brynn says
Congratulations! What a huge accomplishment and definitely worth a toast!
Andie says
Congrats!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Congrats again and happy holiday season!! :) Enjoy the time with your family and friends!!
Heather @Lunging Through Life says
Yayy congrats! I remember the day we paid off my husbands large amount of loans. Such a great feeling!
Jana @ Happy Wife Healthy Life says
Yay! That is amazing – and such a relieving feeling! We are still working on my hubby’s loans, but we will definitely be celebrating as well when those get paid off!
Bethany &Luluruns says
Yayy! I bet that is a huge relief! Congratulations :)
Anna Leeson says
Omg congrats on the loan pay off, Courtney! I just graduated with my bachelor’s in May, and am officially out of the “grace period”, so here comes the loans. I plan on being pretty broke for the next 10 or so years! Lol!
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says
Congrats on your last payment! I’m in school right now so I can appreciate how expensive books and tuition can be.
Magdalena says
I’m interested in a book party! Where should I join or signup? My email is mag.dohler@gmail.com I have a 17 month old who loves picture books and having us point to things and say what they are and doesn’t necessarily like being “read to” but maybe that’ll change over the next few months? Any recommendations would be great!
Virjinia says
congratulations! That truly is a big accomplishment! Hope your girls night was a blast. ?
Jessica says
Congrats on paying of your loans! You and Jay continue to build a wonderful life for you and your darling boys. You guys have your s*it together thats for sure.
I’ve been missing you in my feed – but I totally get it! ENJOY the season and that wonderful family of yours!
Laurie says
Congratulations on paying off your student loan! That is truly something to celebrate. Enjoy the holidays with your boys. I look forward to hearing all about it.
Kerry says
I laughed at your “being three” comment. I totally feel ya! Three is TOUGH! My daughter turns 4 in January and I am secretly hoping and praying that something magical happens the day she turns 4 and all of the “3-ness” disappears. Oy….
Katie @ Live Half Full says
Wow, so much to celebrate! Great week!!! I had a successful week as well- I was traveling for work and spent the week at meetings at Microsoft, got to go out to some fun dinners, see one of my best friends and kick butt! I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend with my son and a date night with my husband!
Bethany says
Congrats!