Staying in on New Year's Eve.

United Kingdom
December 31, 2016 10:27am CST
Anyone else? We're more than happy to stay in. With 3 children we rarely get a night out together any more but to be honest I wouldn't change it! I used to enjoy New Year's Eve being out and soaking up the atmosphere (and the alcohol) but now I'd much prefer to snuggle up and watch a film with the kids. We'll raise a glass to the new year though and watch the fireworks through the patio door. Happy New Year!
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (43209)
• United States
31 Dec 16
I don't know what my son will do but I am not going anywhere. There are a lot of drunk and crazy people running around on new year's eve. It is safer at home. I can see fireworks out my window. They are illegal but there are a lot of them all around.
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My Money Cottage
@mymoneycottage (47)
• United Kingdom
31 Dec 16
They're illegal where you are? I think there's a law here about when fireworks can be sold but nothing about when they can be let off, other than no loud noises during quiet night hours I think.
Jo Ann
@akalinus (43209)
• United States
2 Jan 17
@MALUSE I remember a kid named Ernie. He blew part of his hand off while holding fireworks. They went off prematurely. I really did not like my kids playing with them but I allowed sparklers under supervision.
Jo Ann
@akalinus (43209)
• United States
2 Jan 17
@AIwriter We can buy fireworks anywhere, just about. You can buy them in Florida if you sign a form saying it is for agricultural purposes, ie chase birds away from the crops. Do you suppose there are that many birds in a trailer park at midnight?
Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
31 Dec 16
WE are staying in too and have for quite a few years now.
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My Money Cottage
@mymoneycottage (47)
• United Kingdom
31 Dec 16
Staying in is the new going out!
scarlet_woman
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
1 Jan 17
i stayed in too.i don't like dealing with the public on non holiday days,let alone a day with an excuse to get really ripped.
much2say
@much2say (55655)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Dec 16
We might be out for a bit during the day, but at night, we will most likely stay in as well. We have 2 kids too - it'll be nice to just be relaxing at home - cozy and safe. Yah, before family, we used to go out with friends to some bar - eh, but no desire for that now. Happy New Year to you and your family!
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My Money Cottage
@mymoneycottage (47)
• United Kingdom
31 Dec 16
We've had the in-laws round today so at least we've had a little celebration I guess.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
31 Dec 16
We will be staying home as well with our children. =) We will most likely go to bed before the New Year like we usually do.
LegTech
@rina110383 (24492)
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1 Jan 17
I stayed home last night. Just watched the fireworks display and had a simple dinner with my family. I wish you & your family an abundant year ahead!
Dominique
@dodo19 (47317)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
31 Dec 16
Like you, we're staying in. We've got three young kids and it's just not easy to find someone to babysit and go out. Besides, kids or no kids, we're not the party types.
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
31 Dec 16
yep,we are.Having dinner guest tonight.No we do not stay up to 12.My sleep is more important.LOL
Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
31 Dec 16
I use to love those times when my children were little. We always spent New Year's Eve with them. Enjoy your evening together. Happy New Year to you and your family.