I decided to retire for real at the end of the year. We found a great house and close on Monday. Our current house appraised very well. I don't have to screw with Christmas gifts so much because we're moving and nobody really cares. My daughter gets labor induced Monday, so Tuesday I go to Indiana to meet the new grandson. Life has become much smaller, simpler, and less stressful. I am, if not actually happy, at least much less stressed.

Congrats, man! For all of the above!

Congrats and all the best!!

Congrats, a ton going on it sounds like.
1st Grandchild?

Retired 1/1/16 myself. All I can say is it just keeps getting better and better.

Good. I know that must be a huge weight off your shoulders. Congratulations!

Good luck with your retirement! I retired last July and am enjoying myself. I will be totally out of debt next month and I work part time as a substitute teacher whenever I want.

Congratulations on your retirement and new grandson!

You'll love retirement. I have been retired for three years now, and have yet to find a downside to it.

Congratulations. I can’t wait for the day I retire, but that is 18 years away.

Second grandkid, a first child for my youngest daughter. She's just about to download now, so we head up (5 hour drive) tomorrow afternoon after closing.

Congratulations! Enjoy the next stage in life.

Congrats on the retirement and subsequent stress reduction.
I hope to be in your shoes in about 18 months!

Congrats. I’m 8-16 years away depending and looking forward to it more and more every day.

Well done, friend! Now let's get that post count up to a respectable level!