...New Year's Eve?
Here we are on the last day of the year once again, and things are already looking brighter. Literally, the sun is out, and the rain has finally stopped. The cold weather is coming in, and it will actually start to feel like January just in time!
This morning, Madison was talking to her grandparents about crafts she did this past year, and we remembered this summer's art camp. That's when Madison brought up the "Godzillas" she made. This prompted all sorts of curious looks, and a bit of back-and-forth in regards to figuring out just what it was she was talking about. It turns out what she really meant was "god's eyes," as in those stick-and-yarn creations she did a few months ago. We have a few on the tree that Mommy made some time ago, and now Madison has a few more in her room. Seated, she immediately did a face plant into her arms when she realized her mistake - it was a really funny moment for her. And us too!
We started work on our Disney/Thomas Kinkade puzzle, a picture of Peter Pan's flight over London. The three of us began this 500-piece puzzle today, and might finish by tomorrow. That's how long we were working on it, but in all fairness, it is one of the tougher puzzles we've had up until now.
Today Daddy had Christmas pudding for the first time. We got some the other day at that import shop, and together with the family we finally got to sample some. Nana, being from near London, of course had Christmas pudding before. She and Daddy were thrilled with it, especially that sweet, creamy sauce that goes with it. We didn't have it on fire like you see in certain versions of "A Christmas Carol," so perhaps we'll have that more formal version next time around. But for this time, all was perfect.
So what did we do tonight? First off, Madison was determined to see midnight, so we decided the best approach was to have a bit of a movie marathon. First up, "The Princess Bride." This was the first time that she's seen this movie, and the squillionth time Daddy and Mommy have seen it. She loved that one, although I suspect Mommy and Daddy were enjoying it more, quoting things left and right. Next up, we finished the Star Wars classic trilogy with "Return of the Jedi."
Madison was even dressed up as Princess Leia, really getting into things! We posted this picture to wish everyone a happy new year as the final hour approached. And then it was time to plug in "Rudolph's Shiny New Year," while also watching on a handheld device a new app that let's you watch the ball drop in New York City. Why do we do this every year, watching a ball drop in New York City? It's what we did when we were young, although both Mommy and Daddy back then lived a lot closer to New York City and it sort of meant more then. Now, we still do it to carry on the tradition, although it doesn't seem exactly the same for some reason. For one, Dick Clark has passed away, and that sort of connected all of our generations a bit. They sing "Imagine" just before the ball falls, and that doesn't quite match the spirit and celebration of "Auld Lang Syne." In fact, it's nowhere even close. Here's something to imagine: the distance between our planet and the galaxy MACS0647-JD, some 13.3 billion light years away. That's how far behind the song "Imagine" is, how less awesome it is. Seriously, you might as well play Barney's "I Love You, You Love Me," and it would be better.
So anyway, next year, Daddy is wondering about other options for watching something drop on New Year's Eve. Fortunately, there is one already: Gainesville's "Chuck the Chicken." We have no idea where it goes, how high up it goes, or even what it looks like. Supposedly, there's this event each year where they do a "chicken drop," and ironically, that benefits the Humane Society. We might tune in for that - it would probably be more entertaining than watching thousands of people scream in 2017 hats and glasses, while random singers we've never heard of promote their music. In fact, it might be a great new tradition for us here every year! So long as they don't sing "Imagine"...
Anyway, the big moment came, and everyone was wide awake. We watched the handheld device together, counting down with millions of others on the east coast and in Times Square. It just so happened that Rudolph's Shiny New Year was ending, with that same exact ball dropping on the television. It all timed out perfectly, and the three of us counted down the seconds 5... 4... 3... 2... 1!
Kisses were given all around, and shouts of "Happy New Year!" We made it! And now... it's time for bed!
Here we are on the last day of the year once again, and things are already looking brighter. Literally, the sun is out, and the rain has finally stopped. The cold weather is coming in, and it will actually start to feel like January just in time!
This morning, Madison was talking to her grandparents about crafts she did this past year, and we remembered this summer's art camp. That's when Madison brought up the "Godzillas" she made. This prompted all sorts of curious looks, and a bit of back-and-forth in regards to figuring out just what it was she was talking about. It turns out what she really meant was "god's eyes," as in those stick-and-yarn creations she did a few months ago. We have a few on the tree that Mommy made some time ago, and now Madison has a few more in her room. Seated, she immediately did a face plant into her arms when she realized her mistake - it was a really funny moment for her. And us too!
We started work on our Disney/Thomas Kinkade puzzle, a picture of Peter Pan's flight over London. The three of us began this 500-piece puzzle today, and might finish by tomorrow. That's how long we were working on it, but in all fairness, it is one of the tougher puzzles we've had up until now.
Today Daddy had Christmas pudding for the first time. We got some the other day at that import shop, and together with the family we finally got to sample some. Nana, being from near London, of course had Christmas pudding before. She and Daddy were thrilled with it, especially that sweet, creamy sauce that goes with it. We didn't have it on fire like you see in certain versions of "A Christmas Carol," so perhaps we'll have that more formal version next time around. But for this time, all was perfect.
So what did we do tonight? First off, Madison was determined to see midnight, so we decided the best approach was to have a bit of a movie marathon. First up, "The Princess Bride." This was the first time that she's seen this movie, and the squillionth time Daddy and Mommy have seen it. She loved that one, although I suspect Mommy and Daddy were enjoying it more, quoting things left and right. Next up, we finished the Star Wars classic trilogy with "Return of the Jedi."
Madison was even dressed up as Princess Leia, really getting into things! We posted this picture to wish everyone a happy new year as the final hour approached. And then it was time to plug in "Rudolph's Shiny New Year," while also watching on a handheld device a new app that let's you watch the ball drop in New York City. Why do we do this every year, watching a ball drop in New York City? It's what we did when we were young, although both Mommy and Daddy back then lived a lot closer to New York City and it sort of meant more then. Now, we still do it to carry on the tradition, although it doesn't seem exactly the same for some reason. For one, Dick Clark has passed away, and that sort of connected all of our generations a bit. They sing "Imagine" just before the ball falls, and that doesn't quite match the spirit and celebration of "Auld Lang Syne." In fact, it's nowhere even close. Here's something to imagine: the distance between our planet and the galaxy MACS0647-JD, some 13.3 billion light years away. That's how far behind the song "Imagine" is, how less awesome it is. Seriously, you might as well play Barney's "I Love You, You Love Me," and it would be better.
So anyway, next year, Daddy is wondering about other options for watching something drop on New Year's Eve. Fortunately, there is one already: Gainesville's "Chuck the Chicken." We have no idea where it goes, how high up it goes, or even what it looks like. Supposedly, there's this event each year where they do a "chicken drop," and ironically, that benefits the Humane Society. We might tune in for that - it would probably be more entertaining than watching thousands of people scream in 2017 hats and glasses, while random singers we've never heard of promote their music. In fact, it might be a great new tradition for us here every year! So long as they don't sing "Imagine"...
Anyway, the big moment came, and everyone was wide awake. We watched the handheld device together, counting down with millions of others on the east coast and in Times Square. It just so happened that Rudolph's Shiny New Year was ending, with that same exact ball dropping on the television. It all timed out perfectly, and the three of us counted down the seconds 5... 4... 3... 2... 1!
Kisses were given all around, and shouts of "Happy New Year!" We made it! And now... it's time for bed!
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