A slight misrepresentation of my night lol!
Well, Peeps! 2016 is here finally! I am guessing there are plenty of sore heads, some probably haven’t even risen yet!
So, what did you do?
It wasn’t a particularly eventful New Years eve for us… We stayed in, with the children, at my in-laws house, patiently counting down the hours, then the minutes until midnight… Wished Happy New Year to each other then watched the London Fireworks on TV!
Yes, I am such a party animal! I shall start with the regrets…
Now, I can’t really say regrets, but the slightly less positive things… I wish we were able to go out with the kids somewhere, to show them how New Years Eve can be celebrated, instead of in front of a TV set, with not much atmosphere around them… And much as I love fireworks, I hate the fact that at nearly 1am, when most families have finally managed to get their children to sleep after the cacophony of bangs from the Midnight fireworks, someone decides that it’s a great idea to set not one, but about 100 fireworks off! Sonu Singh was terrified and Lil Princess could not sleep at all!
But there are great positives too! It is always wonderful to bring in the New Year with the ones I love. My Hubby Dearest, mu rock, and my darling little people, Lil Man and Lil Princess! Having my in-laws around was lovely, but I missed my own parents, so we called them at midnight! I missed having my own brother and sister-in-law around, and my brother-in-law and his wife around too. I was glad we were sat in the dry and warmth of our house, instead of the cold of the outside!
We ate our final takeaway of 2015, and can steer away from too many of those this year, but hey, no resolutions here, as I am pretty sure that despite my good intentions, Hubby Dearest won’t be able to help himself!
The kids woke this morning at 10am, and everyone is happy and refreshed! We are off to the Gurdwara to give thanks to God for all he has given us, and to wish for a great 2016, then off sale shopping!
How did you celebrate last night?
Have a wonderful 2016 peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jan 06, 2016 @ 21:29:50
We stayed in as well, the 1st was the day my little boy decided that 5.30am was a good time to get up
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Jan 06, 2016 @ 21:53:08
Why do kids do that!!!???
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Jan 06, 2016 @ 22:23:51
Its almost like he has a sixth sense for it. One of the few times I went out and had a few drinks was the one time 4.45am was a great time to wake up, there are times when I miss the single life, normally at 6am on a Sunday 😉
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Jan 06, 2016 @ 22:25:30
I have actually forgotten how to lie in!!! I am sure I will remember once they both hit the teen years though!!!!
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Jan 06, 2016 @ 22:28:49
Its the only thing I am looking forward to during the teen years
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Jan 06, 2016 @ 22:31:54
Amen to that!!!!
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Jan 02, 2016 @ 20:28:23
Happy New Year Ritu. We stayed up till midnight for a change and also watched the fireworks. I then went to bed! It was a very quiet one this year. 🙂
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Jan 02, 2016 @ 22:13:00
Quiet is good sometimes…!
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Jan 02, 2016 @ 23:20:00
Definitely! 🙂
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Jan 04, 2016 @ 01:33:34
Please read https://uniqueharmoney.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/white-flame/
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Jan 02, 2016 @ 19:46:03
My New Year was celebrated by death and destruction. Ok, so I was playing Fallout 4 on my Xbox (party animal, right?), as my wife had already gone off to sleep and my kids live in a different city. But, it was fun.
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Jan 02, 2016 @ 22:12:22
Fun is good!
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Jan 02, 2016 @ 22:17:45
Yes it is.
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Jan 02, 2016 @ 17:58:42
Lo and behold! We lasted till after midnight and woke the kids up to watch a 10 mins fireworks from the balcony The first for them and they were sooooo excited. No sore head. It’s been 5 years since kids. Lol.
Here’s to more great blogging to you, Ritu! 😊
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 19:14:10
I went to bed early, as usual. Best to you and your family. Enjoy your time together and time off from blogging. It great to reinvest in what’s precious. 🙂
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 20:18:50
Thank you. I need it!
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 18:22:56
2nd year in a row with no hangover for me 🙂
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 17:51:55
I slept in today and it felt great! Happy New Year, my friend!
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 18:19:11
It’s been a pretty chilled day, the temple was peaceful, the shops not crazy, and we are having an evening to ourselves as a little family unit, which is wonderful too!!! Have a great one!
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 16:03:33
Happy New Year again Sis. I was watching the fireworks on T.V. with you😉
Keep telling myself one year I’ll go there.
Have a wonderful day of thanks and blessings.
Navā sāla mubāraka Sis.
If that’s right❤😘
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 16:21:34
That’s perfect bro! 😘 Happy new year ☺
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 15:44:18
We stayed in, too. T-man slept over at a friend’s house & we snuggled up with Bear on the couch with a movie. We shook her awake for the NY ball drop in Times Square then off to bed. A little boring perhaps, but I liked it. ☺️. Happy new year!
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 15:12:47
At around 9pm a loud boom thundered waking up my 3yo and scaring the crap out o him. We had to cuddle on the couch until they stopped.. I too wish people would be understanding of little kids sleeping..
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 15:45:40
It is so frustrating?
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 15:09:40
Happy New Year. We put the kid to bed at the regular time and just watched movies. Kind of lame here.
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 15:45:19
Like ours!!! Happy new year Charles☺
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 14:26:58
Mrs 1951 Club and myself retired to our bed at 11pm. Midnight happened happened while we were asleep. Watkins managed to get himself arrested. This is a yearly ritual for him and nothing unusual.
Have an excellent 2016, Ritu.
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 15:40:38
Lol!!! Happy new year to you both!!☺
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 14:22:25
Loved reading this. Lol. Ritu always makes me smile. I stayed in too and watched Jeff Dunham’s new standup. Lol. It was a chill evening.
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 14:23:09
Thanks lol! Sounds like lots of us were in! Happy new year ☺
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 14:23:52
Happy New Year!
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 13:07:41
Well I celebrated indoors too with lots of food, chocolates and my cheerful family!! Have a prosperous new year 🙂 May I call u auntie? Coz u remind me of my aunt !!!
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 13:09:23
By all means! Will I be Masi? 😘 welcome ro my blogily, my blog niece! ☺
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 19:18:53
Masi 😍😙 nyc to meet u !!
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 20:19:24
☺
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 12:27:15
A family New Year’s Eve at home must be wonderful Ritu. Me, I was home alone blogging next to two snoring cats. Have a lovely day. 😀 ❤
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 12:31:43
Bless you Ralph, yes I am lucky we all have each other, no regrets there!
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 12:24:48
I know this kind of celebrating New Years Eve with kids and the pain of having neighbours cracking fireworks during at least 10 minutes oposite to the childrens’ rooms…. Meanwhile only my youngest son still stays with us plus my mom and my uncle and he is the one excited about burning fireworks….. my poor guinea pigs… Happy New Year, sister and glad you had at least a part of your big family around! It would always be great to have them all with us to celebrate!
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 12:31:08
One day, we will all be together! 😊
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 12:32:33
What a beautiful vision to make it come true! 💖
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 12:43:21
😘
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 12:43:56
😘😘
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 12:19:11
I too stayed in. Spend a quiet New Year Eve minus all the din. 🙂 Wish you a wonderful 2016.
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Jan 01, 2016 @ 12:30:42
You too Somali!
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