We’re going to a NYE party tonight. Typically we stay in on NYE, a tradition that dates back to our days as cheap dates. Then as poor newlyweds, and as babysitter-challenged parents. We’ve spent one or two NYE elsewhere with the kids, and had a couple of parties here over the years- including kids.

But this is the first time we’ve left the boys home for NYE, and I admit to having mixed emotions about it. Although they seem cool with it. Tim gets to stay up a little later than usual (not to midnight) and he’s happy with that. Andy & Nick are planning to just hang out and watch TV till the new year comes- I’m sure something completely inappropriate but I think I have all the porn channels blocked… and you think I should lock up the liquor, or will that just make it more inviting? Because normally we just leave it out on the counter.

The party is a small gathering of friends, close to home. And there will even be kids there- just not mine. The older two weren’t interested in coming, and I wasn’t interested in bringing Tim, when there are two perfectly able big brothers here at home to watch him. It’s the kind of party I enjoy, just hanging out. I’m sure there will be plenty of laughter and good food and drink, and despite the little bit of mom guilt (which the kids assure me is completely unjustified) I’ll have a great time.

Happy New Year to all!