We stayed in. The Man and I played video games. The Man made stovetop s'mores with chocolate that had gone bad (chocolate rarely lasts long enough in our house to go bad), so I couldn't eat them.
The Man went to bed at 10, I read until 11.
The party started at 12:08 when Hailey was desperate to get out of the bedroom. Someone was blasting fireworks. I don't understand who would be out in -30 C (-15 F) with fireworks, but someone was. The fireworks lasted about 20 minutes. The Man got up and put Hailey in her "safe room" in the closet. This helps her calm down.
About 12:20, I heard something that sounded like someone walking on the deck. The Man got up to check. There was nothing there (and the deck has like 2 feet of snow on it so it is unlikely anyone could walk on the deck).
The Man went back to sleep and I laid there, with her over active imagination and heart racing until about 1:30.
Then because I haven't been out of routine, I have been lax taking my potassium and woke up with a charlie horse.
I really hope this doesn't sent the tone for the entire year!
Happy New Year!
I am always thankful both of my boys have never taken any notice of fireworks...ever Denny who is scared of everything else he still sleeps through them.
ReplyDeleteThere were lots of fireworks going off in our neighborhood but none too close to the house so the cats weren't too scared. I did manage to stay awake and see the ball drop in Times Square! Woo hoo Happy Mew Year
ReplyDeleteChurch Bells, fireworks until the sound of BIG BEN on tv drowned out all the noise outside.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Guys
Luvs Freya Rose Blossom and Frankie de tabby X
Fireworks don't seem to bother me but I know they are terrifying for some dogs. Poor dear...I'm glad there is a "safe room" in your house. Maybe you should make a bigger safe room so you can hide from the things that go bump in the night too.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a happy New Year!
Oz
My boys don't like fireworks. But I fell asleep before midnight, so not sure if there was fireworks nearby.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you all. Wishing you the wonderful 2014!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
ReplyDeleteIt was super chilly here, too. I stayed in and napped and snacked. An EXCELLENT way to bring in the New Year, for sure.
Purrs,
Nissy
Well first of all BOO HISSS at the guy who set off the fireworks and let that go on for twenty minutes. Not EVERYONE enjoys those things Mister!! I'd be a nervous wreck too and have to hide in the closet or basement. We didn't have any "bad chocolate smores" around here though - so that's a bonus point on OUR side! We're having our big meal tonight and I've been told there will be plenty of ham for "THE BIRTHDAY BOY" (me) to have some so I'm rather pleased about that!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR and Hailey - you look BOOOOOTIFUL in your pawty dress! Looks like you all had some fun last night!
Hugs, Sammy
Oh no we hope all is calm and well now and you get a good night sleep. Wishing you and your family a very Happy & Prosperous New Year. May all your dreams come true in 2014. Have a wonderful Wednesday and we hope you had a pawsome night.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
HAPPY NEW YEAR...2014... eat MORE bananas... OR.... Tums... BOTH help with the Charlie HORSES...
ReplyDeleteWE think that was a SQUIRREL on your deck.... they are DEVIOUS... and have COLD BLOODS..
Happy New Years!
ReplyDeleteEveryone knows those 'night-time-ninjas' taunt us with their mischief, just to keep up awake.... At least that's what they do to me! :-)
ReplyDeleteHope you got your rest, and I wish you a ·´¸.·´¨) ¸.·*¨)
(¸.·´ (¸.·´ .·´Happy New Year!
uh oh! We hope so too!
ReplyDeleteWe had soooo many fireworks. Although I'm ok with them, I refused to go out for a wee while they were going off, and instead opted to cuddle with mummy and daddy.
ReplyDeletehope your year gets better xxx
Hopefully, it was just some left over stuff from last year. Here's to a Great Year!
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
MOL MOL MOL MY PEEPS ARE OLDER THAN DIRT...THEY WERE IN BED AT 10 HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
ReplyDeleteYour exciting New Year's Eve was very similar to my pawrents. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
oh no.. i agree the charlie horse was leftover from 2013
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR!
We went to bed by 11. Dang those fireworks! We had them too, they drive Bailey crazy, he barks and barks and even had the two girls up barking. thank goodness they stopped by 12:30.
ReplyDeleteEverybody is tired today!
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel, Greta & Mom
We had fireworks here too... scared Dottie half to death!
ReplyDeleteAwww!! That doesn't sound like much fun!!!!
ReplyDelete((Husky hugz to you))
I don't know why but the entire time I was reading your post I had the song Let's get this party started running through my head. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteLily
I hope that 2014 gets happier for you real fast!
ReplyDeleteWhoa--that was not an auspicious start to 2014--I wonder: How does chocolate go bad? I've never had any long enough to know!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to all of you! And no more fireworks!!!
If it's the night of Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, technically it is partly the past year, isn't it? ;-)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy 2014!
Purrs
Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteUgh...fireworks. They aren't so bad - its the effect on the sheepdog down the street that howls forever after they go off. I hope your house had a mellow day and everyone is happy to start a new year!
ReplyDeleteoxox
Daisy
Hope everybody got some needed rest after the fireworks. We sure needed it!! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteHope y'all have a wonderful, safe and healthy 2014 and beyond!
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog