Now that Christmas has wrapped up and we are back to the last few days of “normal” before we take another break to welcome a new year.  The big question is, what to do on New Year’s Eve?
I can still remember the old days of huge house parties.  I remember being squeezed in shoulder to shoulder at Grand Parade in Halifax one year to welcome the turn of the calendar and many years of DJing for halls full of people excited to start a new year.  Not the case last year and again this year.  We will have a more modest welcome for 2022.
So what to do?  I have a feeling it will be a tame evening with the little ones.  Too young to make it to midnight, but maybe a bit later bedtime.  That is something I have never been able to find a firm answer on, bedtime for kids and can it be broken.  Some say NEVER, while this article is almost daring you to try it saying sure but if you do b prepared, haha.

Parenting Coach’s Advice On Letting Kids Stay Up On New Year’s Eve

 

There are ways to celebrate with the youngsters and have them still get needed sleep for a more enjoyable New Year’s Day.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Your Kids—Without Losing Any Sleep

 

So now that we have the children off to bed, now what?  Movie night might work, or if your bubble has gathered to welcome 2022 at your place… Here are some ideas for in home celebrations to ring in the new year.

Staying In for New Year’s Eve? Here Are 15 Ideas for At-Home Fun

 

Some get very excited for the changing of the calendar and a new start, while others would rather watch paint dry.  Whether you watch it happen or not, Saturday morning will be the first day of 2022 and I wish you a Happy New Year.  Let’s hope 2022 is kind to us all.