This is me on New Years when I was about 10 or 11 (with my sister/aunt Lora - who is my actual aunt but younger than me). In the last 24 years I have spent every New Years with my kids - except for one.
Now that my youngest child is 10 years old, I have informed my children that the tradition of holding kids parties must continue ... without me.
Silas is getting older and soon he will be wanting to hang out with friends. When that day comes, I am retiring from the New Years tradition and they are to take it over. I think I deserve it!
Like I said, I've only had 1 New Years away from the kids - and yes, I really liked a night that was more suited for adults. But I will always treasure the times I spent with my kids (and grandkids) and I hope it continues... without me.
So as soon as Silas is cool with going somewhere else, I will officially end my duties as New Years Eve Party Coordinator and become a person who goes out and parties for New Years.
And a partying I will.
Here's hoping that big step will happen soon... saaayyyyy 2013! Hey Shannan! You wanna?? We can plan it now. I'll even lend you all my decorations!
XXOO and Happy New Years everyone!
TJ
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| After New Years when Chrissy was bout 5 or 6. |
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| Our first New Years with Shannan |
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| New Years Eve with Silas and two granddarlings |
