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December 29th, 2007 at 11:15 pm

New Years used to be a big deal when I was little, we got to eat junk food! We got to have pop! Dad paid attention to us! I remember him going out the day before and coming home with a case of pop and a bunch of snack stuff. It might have been cheese curls, chips, crackers, cheese in a can, and occasionally crackers. There was also this loaf of bread that was called party rye. Each piece was maybe 2 inches by 2 inches square and I loved it. On the 31st we went up under the eaves and found the roulette wheel and board or the bingo game. My Dad was the caller and we had junk and played what ever game we picked for that year. Usually it was roulette, in fact I only remember Bingo being played once. I was so young that I was in a high chair at my Mom's side. Then we little ones were sent to bed around 10 or so. OK, maybe it was only me! About 11:30 we stopped to listen to the music and watch the ball drop. Always it was Guy Lombardo. Around midnight the phone would ring and his friend from years ago would call. It was the only time they were in touch. I remember the year Dad died in October and when that phone rang (we didn't watch Guy that year either or play roulette) we all froze. NO one wanted to answer the phone. Anyway most of the memories were good so I want to make something similiar for my two youngest. I am not married to a guy who likes to go out (except to eat) so we are home (and usually in bed by midnight) but I remember how important traditions are so am going to build some. This year we are playing games like Bingo, Topple, Lotto and memory from dinner time till bedtime (and that will be all of 9 instead of 8) and eating cheeses curls, chips, and cheese on party rye bread.

4 Responses to “i remember”

  1. mom-sense Says:
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    thanks for sharing the memory! i watched Duck Soup or something like that with my mom and had snacks. Don't think I ever made it to midnight. this year, DH and I are going out for dinner, stopping by the bar my brother's band is playing at - start time 9 PM - and i will be home by 10:30 to ring in the new year with all my kids!

  2. JanH Says:
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    You made me remember my very first New Year married. We played Scrabble until Guy Lombardo or someone rang in the new year!

  3. tiki Says:
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    It's so great that you want to make memories for your kids, something they'll remember with fondness as you recall your own childhood traditions. Kids need that kind of thing, and they'll be grateful to you, now and later. Have fun with it Smile

  4. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
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    Smile

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