New Year’s Eve
Another relaxed day here; Steve has only worked for half of the day. This morning was spent mooching around, chatting to friends online (just for a change 
), while the children played with Mollie.
This afternoon I’ve taken the Christmas tree down, it was drying out and annoying me generally. Wanted to do it before film night last night but didn’t quite manage it. It’ll be hanging around for ages though – the council are collecting them but not for a couple of weeks – it would help if I knew which recycling schedule week we’re on but I’ve really lost track! So I’ve been hoovering and sorting out, which always feels good. My cake-a-month friend has popped round for a visit which has been lovely, and the piano teacher is here with the girls.
I’m so pleased that we found her, she has now been here for half an hour longer than she should have been, just mucking around with Anna on the piano. It’s lovely – I do it a bit with the girls but it’s really nice that Laura makes the time for them as well – they are really learning to enjoy music all round, not just go through the mechanics of learning to play. Something I count as important 
She’s taught the girls some improvisation thingummy as well, and they love fiddling around with it together. Obviously she does all the scales and pieces etc. as well; I’ve paid for Anna’s Grade One exam entrance today, so that’s definite for March sometime!
Have played lots of games today – Junior Articulate, which the kids had for Christmas (pretty much the same as the adult version, just slightly easier things on the cards and a shorter board). Joe and I have been playing Mindbender (Woolies version of Mastermind) this afternoon too.
We’re being boring this evening and not doing anything in particular to celebrate, as per usual, I’m very bah humbug about New Year’s Eve! But Happy New Year all round
December 31st, 2005 at 17:57
We dont really do much on New Years Eve, I think I did my bit celebrating when I was in my twenties (that makes me sound old). Anyway – Happy New year. x
December 31st, 2005 at 17:58
Happy New Year, Sarah and everyone….
December 31st, 2005 at 18:09
I’m sad as not doing anything and for me it is a very important time
My tree is doing my head in but it can’t go for another couple of days! I’m so traditional!
December 31st, 2005 at 18:15
we don’t really do anything.
I [helen] usually like the decs up as long as poss, but this year i felt Xmas was over as the last guest departed…
December 31st, 2005 at 18:52
I think I will take our tree down on Monday. Happy New Year to the Clarke family, even though like you it really doesn’t mean much to me and I certainly don’t stay up!
December 31st, 2005 at 18:56
We dismantled ours yesterday- none of this real tree business, it’s synthetic all the way for us- would have taken it down sooner but we had a bit more present-swapping planned this evening with friends- unfortunately rampant germs scuppered our plans! Glad to hear things are still a bit holidayish for you guys. Enjoy your quiet night in Hxxx
December 31st, 2005 at 19:28
Ours is coming down tomorrow
I love taking all the decorations down as much as I love putting them up. Not least because it is one of the only times of the year when the house feels bigger and less cluttered! 
Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you soon
December 31st, 2005 at 20:10
We don’t ‘do’ NYE either, always feels a rather forced event to me. Tree will stay for a bit longer, probably until Twelfth Night, but it has been known to stay up longer
December 31st, 2005 at 20:18
Well a big HELLO from someone who is doing NYE! Out at friends and I’m just about to get into character for our murder mystery evening! I think it’s pretty daft but good fun. Happy New Year to everyone!
December 31st, 2005 at 21:26
Happy new year! Would love to take our tree down but suspect I will get lynched if I do it before “12th night”… Tim is such a kid
December 31st, 2005 at 21:34
We never get invited anywhere by anyone but don’t know of dh would go if we were. It’s been a tradition here to watch Jools Hollands Hootennany (sp?) every New Year – sometimes in bed. HNY to everyone anyway.
xx
December 31st, 2005 at 21:53
I make everyone leave the house! It was a huge event growing up and that is about the only tradition I can continue. It’s about the only thing from this time of year that makes me want to go home to do things properly.
December 31st, 2005 at 22:01
Happy New Year! I’m not doing anything for NYE and A is away anyway. Going to leave the tree and all the decorations up probably until Wednesday when he’ll be back to help take them down.
January 1st, 2006 at 0:01
Well, I’ve just been sorting out some washing !, but some fireworks ahve gone off so noticed it was 2006
So, Happy New Year
January 1st, 2006 at 9:26
Happy New Year from us too, hope you enjoyed your evening.
Lin and co. x
January 1st, 2006 at 18:20
Happy New Year! I’m itching to get the tree down too but have been outvoted.
January 1st, 2006 at 23:44
Happy New Year all
I find it unnerving when you don’t blog for a whole day, Sarah
January 2nd, 2006 at 0:14
Sorry, Heather – nothing to blog though! It unnerves me as well, if it’s any consolation!
January 2nd, 2006 at 12:57
Happy New year
hope you have a good one 