A New Year, A Fresh Start

There is something about the New Year that gets me going. And I cannot figure out exactly what it is.

But on January 1 we do the same thing each year.

We watch the Rose Bowl parade, and take down the tree - usually by this time all the other decorations are gone except for the Christmas tree and Christmas serving plates and table linens that I will use tonight still. (I pack these in the open first/pack last box that also has our Christmas books and music!)

I make a big brunch, which we eat while watching the parade. The menu is always the same:

• Waffles
• Strawberry syrup (home made of course!)
• Whip cream (with icing sugar and vanilla)
• Sausages

Supper will be Ribs, sweet potato fries and a salad (only the salad type varies).

It is our tradition, a nice quiet day.

But when I wake up on January 2 it is back to normal. Everything from Christmas is put away and all the new stuff has a home. Sure there might be little projects to be done (like putting a shelf in the built in to hold more of Miss Pear's books), but vast majority is done.

So I am not starting the year behind, I am giving myself every advantage to be off to a good start for the year!

When do you put your decorations away?