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This year, it's a whole new world. Still no house and that's okay. Right now we're window shopping and not ready to plunk down money. In 2024, we'll save, save, save and save some more. Hopefully in that time, the interest rates will go down, though I'm not holding my breath.
In other news, I've upped my meal prep game. This past Sunday, one meal lasted six meals, plus a snack. And as I type right now, there's another big meal cooking for another three meals each for work/home.
How cool is that?
In other, other news, it gets dark earlier and it feels like after work there's sooooo much night left. Love that! Plus, last weekend we moved everything around to make one kickbutt snug with the old little love seat, plus the new big couch. Now there's enough room for reading, gaming, movies and most important, Bug.
Pretty cool.
And that my Boogerbutts is all that's fit to print. Here's the new the Fa La La, La La ... banner and I'll catch you on the flip side.
Huggs & Bugs,
-Me
Congratulations on the promotion. Smart to get all those meals cooked ahead of time!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Anything that makes a week go smoother. Happy Holidays and Happy Walking to you!
DeleteAlways good to catch up with your news ... and I'm doing a happy Christmas Dance to celebrate your promotion :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great new month of December, it will soon be here.
All the best Jan
Hi Jan! Hope you're getting lots of good holiday time with the grandkiddos!
DeleteCongratulations, Ivy! I love reading GOOD news!! --Elise
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elise!
DeleteCongratulations on asking for, and receiving, your promotion!! - Jenn
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn! Thanks.
DeleteGood for you going after that promotion and getting it! Sounds like a solid plan saving for your house. Your illustrations are so cheerful it's a pleasure to read your post!
ReplyDeleteHi Judee! Thanks for the nice words about the drawings. Yes, the plan is the save, save, save our butts off (in 2024).
DeleteCongratulations on the raise. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Marie! Thank you and happy holidays.
DeleteCongratulations! If you can save enough money you could maybe buy a house for cash, or have a very small mortgage.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy! A loonnnnng time ago when the world was flat, the goal was to pay cash. That's out the window now, though we'll work hard to pay that mortgage off as quickly as possible.
DeleteCongrats, Ivy! What a difference a year makes, eh? You've done SO well, being hired for that job and now being promoted, I'm proud of you!
ReplyDeleteHi Debra! Thank you bunches. What a difference a year makes, eh? For realz.
DeleteCongratulations on the promotion!
ReplyDeleteJust keep saving. Wait for the right house at the right price.
Hey Alex! Excited to save in 2024! Happy Holidays. Hope you're seeing lots of fun movies and jaminn' out!
DeleteWell done!!!! You sound so excited by life in general !!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I generally am excited about life. This is all true! Happy Holidays.
DeleteCongrats on the promotion Ivy what good news! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot .com
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL news. I am so very happy for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sue!
DeleteCongratulations on the promotion. I sure hope the interest rates start going down soon but I’m nervous not holding my breath.
ReplyDeleteSounds like everything is coming up Ivy :)
ReplyDeleteHey River! What a difference a year makes! How goes you?
DeleteWell done on your promotion! Keep going, hope life gets better and better! Hugs, Valerie 🤗
ReplyDeleteThanks. Life is pretty good where things are right here in this moment. Huggs, Me.
DeleteYay for the promotion and more $$$$$, save save save.. LOVE LOVE LOVE the new banner, I laughed out loud when your post opened, the upside down santa is priceless and you know I am jealous of your sketching talents.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yes. Save, save, save and save some more is the goal for 2024! Thank you for the nice words about my upside down Santa Whisk.
DeleteWay to go on the promotion. Can't help wondering why no one else wants it. I love your new banner
ReplyDeleteHey Ann! Thank you about the banner!
DeleteI dunno, however I'm super happy to have it. At first though, it did feel weird. I've since gotten over that and LOVE my job.
How's the bakery this time of year? What's the biggest seller?
Congratulations on your promotion! They're lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteI always love all the positivity when I come here :)
Thank you!
DeleteCongratulations! Life looks good.
ReplyDeleteHey Sandra! What a difference a year makes.
DeleteCongratulations on the promotion! That's good news -- and it doesn't matter if no one else wanted it -- you did and got it! The banner is really fun.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanie! True, it doesn't matter that they didn't. It just at first, felt odd that nooooo one wanted to make the jump. Thanks about the banner! Happy Holidays.
DeleteCongratulations!! I know you'll do well!
ReplyDeleteLove the banner!
hugs
Donna
Hi Donna! Lots to learn and I'm really, really enjoying it. Happy Holidays.
DeleteCongratulations on your well-deserved promotion! It's fantastic to hear about the positive changes in your life since last Christmas, from overcoming challenges to enjoying a whole new world this year. Your approach to meal prep and creating a cozy space with the rearrangement at home adds a touch of warmth to the season. Wishing you continued success, joy, and cozy moments in this festive season and beyond. Huggs & Bugs to you too!
ReplyDeleteLove the cozy moments. Cheers and Happy Holidays.
DeleteThat’s wonderful! Congratulations! Great meal prepping and love the new banner.
ReplyDeleteThanks. The meal prep for that week went super duper well. Thanks about the banner!
DeleteCongratulations and wishes for a happy and productive 2024. The new little girl was a foundling who made her way into a friends' garage. She was under two pounds when found on Thanksgiving Day and is called Mercy.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, under two pounds. What a little cutie. Mercy is a pretty name. Here's to 2024!
DeleteNot sure what happened to my post...Congrats and well done. Here is to meeting all your goals for the new year! The little one is called Mercy.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I have this post on moderation, been getting a lot of spam with people just stopping by to drop their links and adverts in the comments section.
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