Moonhawk Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Is anyone doing anything special with kids for New Years? It is feeling like a normal day and I want to mark it somehow, but don't feel like going out or baking or any of my normal "special" day things. What do you do to start the year off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) DH works New Year's Day so it is always pretty routine for us here. Sometimes I dig in and clean up some stuff and get organized. I think I might attack my pantry today. Edited January 1, 2018 by Attolia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Nope too cold. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I'm cooking a new dish tonight, and wish we could go to the state park for a hike today. But it was 0 degrees this morning, and that does not sound appealing. (We don't have the winter clothing to make the weather a non-issue.) So it will be mostly an indoor day for us. Dh is very much looking forward to the football games though. :) Some family friends may come over for awhile this afternoon, and if so, we will probably pool our food resources in order to make it a mini-party. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 No it has never felt significant to me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 It's a pretty normal day here. No one is working, but my daughter has a get-together with a friend; my son is immersed in a 1200-page Christmas gift book, and it's too cold here for us to do anything outside without hating it. I want to clean up; the house is a mess. I want to read some of the books I got for Christmas! :-) We do have to finish a movie we started last night, and will probably watch another movie depending on when my daughter gets home. Honestly, by Jan 1 I am pretty much done with special days. My daughter's birthday is next Sunday so there's more celebrating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Do you have any paper calendars? (Some people only use electronic.) If you have paper calendars, can you sit with the kids and look over things coming up in the new year and jot them on the calendar? Like the last day of school, people’s birthdays, holidays? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I wonder if this is because it's Monday. We usually have a quieter New Year's Eve, but yesterday was the party day for my family. Today feels like just another day off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 It's too cold to go outside, and most of the recreation centres are closed. Dd is going to a movie with friends, but the rest of us are relaxing at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Take down the Christmas Tree. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Mass and pork with sauerkraut for dinner. Otherwise, just the regular Monday chores and planning. School starts Wednesday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 It’s definitely a special day here. Playing tons of board games today. We may even go see a movie or take a drive south just to enjoy the view. Red beans and sausage are cooking in the kitchen in the crockpot. Lots of loeftover goodies from Christmas to snack on. Enjoying my holiday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 We celebrate ds’s birthday!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhawk Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 It’s definitely a special day here. Playing tons of board games today. We may even go see a movie or take a drive south just to enjoy the view. Red beans and sausage are cooking in the kitchen in the crockpot. Lots of loeftover goodies from Christmas to snack on. Enjoying my holiday! Mass and pork with sauerkraut for dinner. Otherwise, just the regular Monday chores and planning. School starts Wednesday! Are pork and sauerkraut, or beans and sausage, traditional "New Years" dishes? These seem similar to me, I'm wondering if there is a tradition behind it, similar to Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Are pork and sauerkraut, or beans and sausage, traditional "New Years" dishes? These seem similar to me, I'm wondering if there is a tradition behind it, similar to Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham? I think so. I remember having pork and saurkraut as a kid (Western NY, Polish/German family), and now follow the southern tradition of Hoppin' John, which is black-eyed peas with ham and rice. (The recipe I follow wouldn't pass muster with purists, but we like it.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhawk Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 Thanks for the ideas! I've got the kids cleaning out their school box to start the New Year fresh. We'll put together a calendar of important dates. Trying for general "fresh start" activities I guess. Maybe I'll look around for a New Years Resolutions activity online or something, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Lots of football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking Squirrels Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 The only thing special about today is that it's an extra weekend day for us. We're treating it like we would any other saturday or sunday. We slept in (like way later than usual!), and now we will be running an errand, then DH is taking DD9 to star wars (I've already seen it and 5yo is terrified of theaters) and 5yo will be helping me with a project in their rooms. All stuff that was on the agenda for the weekend but didn't get done the last two days. Oh and the constant drip of the faucet reminds me that first up is fixing the kitchen sink. Exciting new years haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I ran out to do some shopping for my classes since I wanted to see if Walmart, grocery store or Amazon would be cheapest for some of the things I use regularly but had to make sure I had time to order from Amazon if that ends up the way to go. Stores weren't particularly busy or particularly empty so that felt normal. The only difference between today and a normal Monday is that dh is home watching sports so I can't clean the living room, and the kids are getting a weekend schedule as far as electronics are concerned. No special plans, meals or activities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 When my kids were little, I would give each a disposable camera on December 1, and they were allowed to take one photo per day of something Christmassy. Then they would write about it, it might be a line, or a paragraph or two, depending on their age. We'd have the film developed after Christmas, and our first day back to school would be spent gluing the photos onto the pages where they wrote. Each year they would end up with a "December Book," which also subbed as a writing assignment when we were busy with holiday things. Such fun times to look back on! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 We have been playing boardgames all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 When my kids were little, I would give each a disposable camera on December 1, and they were allowed to take one photo per day of something Christmassy. Then they would write about it, it might be a line, or a paragraph or two, depending on their age. We'd have the film developed after Christmas, and our first day back to school would be spent gluing the photos onto the pages where they wrote. Each year they would end up with a "December Book," which also subbed as a writing assignment when we were busy with holiday things. Such fun times to look back on! That is a cool idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Woo hoo! It's my favorite stay in jammies and get ready to start a new fresh year day! I will take down all the Christmas decor. Clear the fridge and pantry out to get rid of all the sugar and other junky stuff started flowing in starting back around Halloween. Make a list of things that need doing that are nagging at me and prioritize the to-do list accordingly. Later start the first devotional in my bible reading. I will also read the first chapter of the first book of the new year, then indulge myself in the last few hours of sitting on my duff for the holidays watching something on Netflix. (I'll still watch tv in the new year, but for a few months at least it's strictly while also treadmill walking or ironing clothes.) Go to bed early. Clean sleep is a resolution for my new year. I usually like to fall asleep listening to a radio program or podcast or audiobook, but I'm going to try and stick to more whitish noise like my wave sound maker. All this may not sound very holidayish, but it's truly one of the most satisfying practices of my holiday season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I think so. I remember having pork and saurkraut as a kid (Western NY, Polish/German family), and now follow the southern tradition of Hoppin' John, which is black-eyed peas with ham and rice. (The recipe I follow wouldn't pass muster with purists, but we like it.) Oh yeah, hoppin John here with zesty collards. I like to mix em together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 We do a First Day hike. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 We do a massive clean up. Not very celebratory, but it’s nice to start the year with a clean slate. It sure beats “spring cleaning†when you’d rather be outside. It’s going okay. We won’t get to the basement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Filling in calendar together and writing goals for. 2018. I do an inventory of who knows the months and days of the week and do fun quizzing through the day to help the kids get them down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking Squirrels Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 The only thing special about today is that it's an extra weekend day for us. We're treating it like we would any other saturday or sunday. We slept in (like way later than usual!), and now we will be running an errand, then DH is taking DD9 to star wars (I've already seen it and 5yo is terrified of theaters) and 5yo will be helping me with a project in their rooms. All stuff that was on the agenda for the weekend but didn't get done the last two days. Oh and the constant drip of the faucet reminds me that first up is fixing the kitchen sink. Exciting new years haha. The day has not gone as planned. :/ Plans changed for DD5 to go to my moms to watch the MLP movie so I could go along with DH and DD9 to the movie. Then the sink took way longer than anticipated and involved full water shut-off for the duration so none of the rest of us could get ready while DH worked on it. Then my mom got word her friend died last night. Amidst all that we forgot to have lunch. So now it's 3:30, we're having a late lunch/early dinner. No errands have been run, no movies for today. Will still try to get some of the room project done, but without running the errand I can't complete it. Yay, 2018 is off to a great start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 We always use New Year's Day to take down the Christmas decorations and the tree. I also clean out all the mess and clutter left over from Christmas as there's usually still stuff all over the house that needs to be picked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 We had family over for a final Christmas celebration -- they were out of town since before Christmas, so this was our first chance to get together. We wanted to spend time playing games, but once our company left the kids immediately conked out (had spent the night at friends' houses last night), so dh is watching football and gearing up for work tomorrow. I'm eating all the cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I think we played 6 hours of games today!! I am all gamed out but dh wants to play a new game once the kids are asleep. It is a cooperative game so I think I can handle that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 We were out until almost 2am, we are all just exhausted! Middle son went roller skating and to dinner with some friends this afternoon. Oldest did some homework for school. Youngest played video games. I am trying to recover from last night! So, not really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinnia Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 We do a First Day hike. We usually do this, roo, but we wimped out in the cold today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicentra Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 DH and I did a First Day ski. :) It was -21C (-6F) with a windchill of -28C (-19F) but we're used to it and we have clothing to suit the climate. We skied our trails on our property. It was gorgeous and sunny and sparkly. :) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thanks for sharing the pictures. That's gorgeous!! DH and I did a First Day ski. :) It was -21C (-6F) with a windchill of -28C (-19F) but we're used to it and we have clothing to suit the climate. We skied our trails on our property. It was gorgeous and sunny and sparkly. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingaway Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 We get our Christmas thank you notes done on New Years Day, so we can start off the year being thankful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 My dad always took the black eyed peas thing pretty seriously so I am making black eyed peas. Other than that I've spent the day working :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 DH and I did a First Day ski. :) It was -21C (-6F) with a windchill of -28C (-19F) but we're used to it and we have clothing to suit the climate. We skied our trails on our property. It was gorgeous and sunny and sparkly. :) Sure is pretty to look at. I’m glad you’re not a wuss like me and can actually enjoy that beauty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I miscalculated, we play 9 games. But a few of them we played multiple times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 DH and I did a First Day ski. :) It was -21C (-6F) with a windchill of -28C (-19F) but we're used to it and we have clothing to suit the climate. We skied our trails on our property. It was gorgeous and sunny and sparkly. :) Wow! Where abouts are you guys so I can day dream about moving there? I love that landscape! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicentra Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks for sharing the pictures. That's gorgeous!! You're welcome! And thank you! Sometimes, I can't believe I'm lucky enough to live in such a gorgeous place. :) Sure is pretty to look at. I’m glad you’re not a wuss like me and can actually enjoy that beauty. :D I grew up here, went away to uni in Winnipeg (which is even colder) and moved back. My body doesn't know anything else. It helps. :) Wow! Where abouts are you guys so I can day dream about moving there? I love that landscape! Central Canada. Northwestern Ontario to be precise. :) The town I live just outside of is in a pretty unique spot. East of town is Canadian Shield - rocks and lakes. West of town (where I am) is rolling hills and mixed forests where parts have been cleared for farming. My photos are typical of west of town - here's east of town: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Sand_Bay.jpg I'm maybe 20 minutes away from that. :) I love it here. :) Edited January 2, 2018 by Dicentra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 You're welcome! And thank you! Sometimes, I can't believe I'm lucky enough to live in such a gorgeous place. :) :D I grew up here, went away to uni in Winnipeg (which is even colder) and moved back. My body doesn't know anything else. It helps. :) Central Canada. Northwestern Ontario to be precise. :) The town I live just outside of is in a pretty unique spot. East of town is Canadian Shield - rocks and lakes. West of town (where I am) is rolling hills and mixed forests where parts have been cleared for farming. My photos are typical of west of town - here's east of town: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Sand_Bay.jpg I'm maybe 20 minutes away from that. :) I love it here. :) No wonder I love it. I've got family just south of you in Eastern MN/Western WI. Beautiful country. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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