After a little debate, we decided not to host a new year's party this year. This was the first year we've lived in our house on not. It was a little strange and kindof wonderful at the same time.
We went to a friends house for food and games.{you didn't think we'd stay home alone did you?} We had a great time. We kind of let the kids run amuck and at 9:45 Kelsey was annoying me so I thought, 'on the next game break we'll put her to bed'. She got quieter as the next time I looked at the clock it was 11:10 and the girls were both up still. May as well stay up now eh?
The few families that stayed around made a quick decision to come back to our place to watch the neighbors fireworks from our front lawn. Since our house is at a slightly higher elevation made for a better view. They didn't disappoint. We had a few sparklers but that was it.
"I Do It!!" Is Kelsey's favorite phrase. Followed closely by "stop it" and "my turn". With a lit sparkler in hand wasn't MY favorite moment to hear "I do it" but since she was shaking the sparkler around my face while she yelled, I relented. At least she had mittens on. Man, she's a feisty one. (must get that from her Dad ;) ) and she (somehow - I had taken the burnt out sparkler by then) got a burn on her chin. We can't have a holiday without even a minor casualty.
I actually made a resolution this year: I will wash all the laundry and get it folded to be put away {I'm giving myself the next day to put the girls clothes away} in ONE day. That's big for me - as I often have more clothes in the laundry room than the closet. We chose a house with the laundry room NOT coming in from the garage for a reason!! haha.
Happy New Year Y'all!
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