EMF12.31Happy New Year

It was the last day of December, what we call New Year’s Eve. A whole year had flown by. It was hard to believe. We were pretty excited. Our puppy was, too. We cheered, “ Out with the old and in with the new!” “Oh, Pleeease,” I begged, “Can we stay up till midnight?” For this one special evening, my parents told us, “All right.” So we drove to the store to buy party supplies. Hats, horns and poppers, and sparkly bow ties. At home we put up all the streamers and balloons, silver glitter and gold stars, to twinkle up our rooms. A banner was hung by the ceiling with care in hopes that Baby New Year soon would be there. We gathered for dinner, a grand, late-night feast! All our family favorites - I ate three cupcakes, at least. With a clink of glasses, we all gave a toast, making New Year’s resolutions. We shared fond memories. Oh, there were dozens! Holidays, camping trips, and new baby cousins. Counting down from ten, we tooted horns and popped poppers! I was now wide awake. Happy New Year to everyone!