Sydney and I played in the snow for a few minutes New Year's morning, while Brian shoveled. I spent more time locating her winter attire and dressing her in her spacesuit than we did outside. Sydney couldn't move in her suit!!! I think we should put her in her snowsuit when we need to change her diaper. This snowsuit is awesome - a lovely gift from family friend Helen Kenny. Sydney also is wearing her new sparkling purple boots.
We spent the rest of the day toasty and warm in the house. I spent the afternoon cooking. My friend Gretchen shared with me Paula Deen's Brunswick stew recipe. (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_23502,00.html) Yummy!!!! I also made Andes Creme de Mint Cookies. (http://www.tootsie.com/recipe/a_creme_de_menthe_cookies.html) Super Yummy!!!!! We ate well.
New Year's Eve, amateur night as my Dad calls it, is usually pretty low-key for us. This year, our friends from Chicago (my lovely friend Holly from college and her family) stopped by for pizza on their way home. Then Brian actually had a chance to relax and watch some college football. I enjoyed some of my Christmas presents, mainly my Godiva chocolate and some Oliver wine. Brian spoils me. After the Soup Bowl game (I have no idea which one we watched) we flipped to Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve. We tune in to speculate how much longer Dick Clark can keep going, mock Ryan Seacrest as he campaigns for Clark's job, and hear the parade of one-hit wonders perform. A sensible way to end the year.
I personally am not a fan of New Year's resolutions, but I am helping Sydney with her list:
1. Sydney resolves not to make diaper changing a full-contact sport. Brian and Amy have had enough of living the WWE's Friday Night Smackdown during each changing session.
2. Sydney resolves to overcome her fear of the vacuum cleaner. She is doing much better with the new garage door operating system.
3. Sydney resolves to sit down while taking a bath.
4. Sydney resolves to not head butt her father.
5. Sydney resolves to not grow up too quickly:)
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