Friday, January 4, 2008

New Year's

Ok, to continue the highlights from the last couple of weeks.

On the last Friday of the old year, I piled the kids in the car and we headed down to Phoenix to pick up D's daughter. From that moment on, the three kids didn't want to be apart. They had their slight squirmishes, but for the most part, they played games, ate, slept, and pretty much hung out in various combinations.

Oh, there was one other thing to keep in mind - both D and I were sick! (This is the cold that WILL NOT DIE!) So with slightly limited reserves, we were able to keep the three kids entertained, well fed, and happy for the four days we had together.

On New Year's Eve we headed over to TGD's house. Throw some more kids, more food, and noisemakers into the mix (Seriously, woman - did we need those FREAKIN' HORNS????), and the kids and grown-ups both spent some time celebrating. At 11:00 we called it "Kid New Year" and poured the cider. After that, D and I bundled our crew back in the car and headed home. Kids were in bed, I'd had a quick bath, more cider poured (and a glass of wine for me) and D and I were on the couch with 30 seconds to spare. A perfect way to bring in the new year.

I used to love New Year's Eve. To me, it was the perfect call of "Do-Over!". I have to say, however, that this was the first one in many years, that I felt optimistic of what was to come.

Oh yeah, and as for today, can we just ignore it?

6 comments:

alienbody said...

No can do kiddo! You should be happy about this birthday. It will be the first, in a long while, that will be a happy one. As for getting older...well, I'm older than you (not by much, so watch your step) and I can tell you it's not so bad. ;-P

Hugs & Love!

Debbie said...

Raising a glass to your ( and my ) birthday. I agree with alienbody. This is going to be a great year.

Debbie said...

Raising a glass to your ( and my ) birthday. I agree with alienbody. This is going to be a great year.

Debbie said...

Oops - two posts? Maybe I've already raised a glass or two in your honor...!

Debbie said...

Oops - two posts? Maybe I've already raised a glass or two in your honor...!

Debbie said...

See? That's what I get for trying to post from my cell phone. I kept getting a message saying the page could not be downloaded (or some such nonsense) so I'd hit it again.

Annoying move. No?

What did you do on your birthday girlie??

Hmmmmmmmmm???