March 2013 Moms
sefferj
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New Year's Eve
sefferj
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What's everyone doing for New Year's Eve? My husband and I are trying to make plans but have no idea what to do. All of our good friends are out of town or already planning on going to other parties. We really don't want to do the whole bar thing since I can't drink anyway. We were thinking of going out to a nice dinner or maybe hanging out with my parents. But it may be nice to just hang out at home just the two of us, since this will be our last year just the two of us. What are you all doing??
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Re: New Year's Eve
There have been many years in the past where DH and I didn't have major plans for NYE. We tend to do something different every year depending on where we are for the holidays etc. I'm excited about this year though. My stepkids have been living with us for the last 5 months so we weren't really sure what we were going to do for NYE. In the past, when they've been with us for the holidays, we've had a quiet night in with them for NYE. But this year some good friends of ours have invited us over for a family party. They have three daughters and have invited a few other couples over who have kids as well (along with friends of theirs who are coming from out of town). So the adults are going to have drinks, good eats, and play games while the kids have their own pint-sized version of the fun we'll be having. I've concocted a virgin paralyzer drink to enjoy so that I don't feel like I'm missing out too much.
While it might be nice to hang out at home as just the two of you...maybe it would be nice to get out one more time before the baby is here? Maybe you could do a nice dinner out and then ring in the new year with your parents in a way that is different than your usual plans. Maybe play some board games or make it a priority to watch the ball drop etc. Buy some noise makers and hats and make your own little party?
BFP #1 09/02/11 M/C 09/12/11 8w6days
BFP #2 07/18/12 Baby S born on his EDD 03/23/13
SS - age 12...SD - age 8...DS - 13 mos.
We are staying in. We were busy for Christmas and it knocked me out. We decided we wanted to take it easy for New Year's.
We are going to shop at Wegmans and make a yummy dinner. Then we are going to watch movies and play a game. I hope to stay up till midnight!
BFP#1 11/12/11 ~ No heartbeat 12/12/11 ~ D&C 12/19/11
BFP#2 3/25/12 ~ Heartbeat 141 4/16/12 ~ No heartbeat 4/25/12 ~ D&C 04/30/12
BFP#3 7/16/12 ~ EDD 3/26/13 ~ It's a BOY ~ DOB 2/26/13
My DH is a police officer too! He's also supposed to be off on NYE, but he's working overtime that entire day. I feel really bad that he won't get any days off this week, but at least we got to spend Christmas together (for the first time ever). Plus he's going to make some pretty amazing overtime, which will help with all the baby costs.
Luckily, I already knew that he would probably get called for overtime, so I made alternative plans. So, I'm going down to visit my parents for dinner and fireworks in Philadelphia. Then on New Year's Day I'm going to a family party, followed by a visit with some friends who might have some baby hand-me-downs for me. I'm pretty excited about it, should be lots of fun, even if I won't get a New Year's kiss from DH.