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my2boyz · 12-31-2006, 05:12 PM

I've always been told that whatever you do on the first day of the new year will set the pattern for the rest of your year and if you do laundry or housework on that day you will always be behind. So, the last load is in the washer right now, the house is cleaned and the boyz are heading for a bath shortly. I figure if I get everything done tonight I can goof off tomorrow...maybe that will mean the new year will hold nothing but fun for me? I guess I can always hope! Oh...and aren't you supposed to eat cabbage and blackeyed peas to bring you good fortune? Well...if it will get me that winning lottery ticket...I'm game!

How about you? What are some of your superstitions for the New Year?

Katys mom · 12-31-2006, 05:24 PM

That funny. I have 2 loads to go. I had a dream last night I had to wash the floors. So, I got up bright and early to get everything done.

Bizzymammabee · 12-31-2006, 05:29 PM

I was always told you dont' enter the new year with a dirty house or dirty laundry...supposedly it brings the old bad into the new year. So I have been up early cleaning and I am down to my last load and a half....got to get it all done.

I have always followed this tradition since I move out on my own when I was 17. My husband thinks I am nuts but I can see where it makes a fresh start for the new year.

My babies even got their new years bath. Sunday is normally my regular bathing and grooming day for them anyhow but today was a must being as they will start the new year smelling fresh

chachi · 12-31-2006, 05:31 PM

We used to eat the corned beef and cabbage and black eyed peas when My Husbands dad was alive. He always cooked a dime in the cabbage for wealth. I hate corned beef so now we cook prime rib

txshopper73 · 12-31-2006, 05:34 PM

If that's true...I won't be doing ANYTHING tomorrow!!! Greens and black eyed peas for us tomorrow.

troubletb · 12-31-2006, 05:37 PM

Wow, I wish I knew this whole clean house thing a bit earlier...LOL My house isn't so clean.. Its tidy, but not clean and I have at least 3 loads of laundry..
LOL

my2boyz · 12-31-2006, 07:16 PM

Katys mom...did you get that laundry done? And, how about those floors??

Bissymammabee...that makes sense! My boyz will start the new year 'fresh' too!

chachi...a dime? I never heard that one.

txshopper73...spoil yourself, have a good day and make some sweet conrbread and fresh butter with those greens and blackeyed peas!

Karen...you have a lot of work to do girl...get busy!

I have everything done and I'm having my lo-carb chocolate fudge ice cream...I'm going to snuggle with my boyz in their freshly laundered, toasty warm blanket and watch a little t.v. and we'll all probably be asleep when the new year arrives!

Happy New Year everyone!

Willow · 12-31-2006, 07:20 PM

I don't have any new years superstitions or anything, but I sure enjoyed reading this post!

Thank you everyone for sharing your way of bringing in the new year! I like the idea of having the house all clean before the new year...like it is a clean slate and you are starting fresh!

Kathryn_V · 12-31-2006, 07:40 PM

Laundry's done... but other than that???? hmmmm so maybe the house will be a challange this next year but the laundry won't be??? How does that work?? lol

my2boyz · 12-31-2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kathryn_V

Laundry's done... but other than that???? hmmmm so maybe the house will be a challange this next year but the laundry won't be??? How does that work?? lol

Yep, that makes sense...I guess you'll be caught up with the laundry but not the housework! Unless you can clean everything before midnight!

Katys mom · 12-31-2006, 07:44 PM

I'm putting the last load in now.

MeganS · 12-31-2006, 08:01 PM

oh dear. I have to finish a project for school tomorrow uh-oh.

I really don't want 2006 to end, this was one of the best years of my life...and there's only an hour left.

my2boyz · 12-31-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

oh dear. I have to finish a project for school tomorrow uh-oh.

I really don't want 2006 to end, this was one of the best years of my life...and there's only an hour left.

Always look forward MeganS...never look back...think positive...2007 just might even be better than '06!

my2boyz · 12-31-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Katys mom

I'm putting the last load in now.

Whew...just in the nick of time!

Katys mom · 12-31-2006, 09:03 PM

OK, everythings done, laundry, floors, dishes and my DH finished the garage! Were are sure to have a great 2007!!!!

12-31-2006, 05:12 PM	#1
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	New Year's eve/day superstitions? I've always been told that whatever you do on the first day of the new year will set the pattern for the rest of your year and if you do laundry or housework on that day you will always be behind. So, the last load is in the washer right now, the house is cleaned and the boyz are heading for a bath shortly. I figure if I get everything done tonight I can goof off tomorrow...maybe that will mean the new year will hold nothing but fun for me? I guess I can always hope! Oh...and aren't you supposed to eat cabbage and blackeyed peas to bring you good fortune? Well...if it will get me that winning lottery ticket...I'm game! How about you? What are some of your superstitions for the New Year?

12-31-2006, 05:29 PM	#3
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	I was always told you dont' enter the new year with a dirty house or dirty laundry...supposedly it brings the old bad into the new year. So I have been up early cleaning and I am down to my last load and a half....got to get it all done. I have always followed this tradition since I move out on my own when I was 17. My husband thinks I am nuts but I can see where it makes a fresh start for the new year. My babies even got their new years bath. Sunday is normally my regular bathing and grooming day for them anyhow but today was a must being as they will start the new year smelling fresh __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

12-31-2006, 05:31 PM	#4
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	We used to eat the corned beef and cabbage and black eyed peas when My Husbands dad was alive. He always cooked a dime in the cabbage for wealth. I hate corned beef so now we cook prime rib __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

12-31-2006, 05:34 PM	#5
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	If that's true...I won't be doing ANYTHING tomorrow!!! Greens and black eyed peas for us tomorrow. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

12-31-2006, 05:37 PM	#6
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Wow, I wish I knew this whole clean house thing a bit earlier...LOL My house isn't so clean.. Its tidy, but not clean and I have at least 3 loads of laundry.. LOL __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

12-31-2006, 05:24 PM	#2
Katys mom I love yorkie kisses Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,751	That funny. I have 2 loads to go. I had a dream last night I had to wash the floors. So, I got up bright and early to get everything done.

12-31-2006, 07:16 PM	#7
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my house :) Posts: 5,219	Katys mom...did you get that laundry done? And, how about those floors?? Bissymammabee...that makes sense! My boyz will start the new year 'fresh' too! chachi...a dime? I never heard that one. txshopper73...spoil yourself, have a good day and make some sweet conrbread and fresh butter with those greens and blackeyed peas! Karen...you have a lot of work to do girl...get busy! I have everything done and I'm having my lo-carb chocolate fudge ice cream...I'm going to snuggle with my boyz in their freshly laundered, toasty warm blanket and watch a little t.v. and we'll all probably be asleep when the new year arrives! Happy New Year everyone!

12-31-2006, 07:20 PM	#8
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	I don't have any new years superstitions or anything, but I sure enjoyed reading this post! Thank you everyone for sharing your way of bringing in the new year! I like the idea of having the house all clean before the new year...like it is a clean slate and you are starting fresh! __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

12-31-2006, 07:40 PM	#9
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	Laundry's done... but other than that???? hmmmm so maybe the house will be a challange this next year but the laundry won't be??? How does that work?? lol __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

12-31-2006, 07:44 PM	#11
Katys mom I love yorkie kisses Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,751	I'm putting the last load in now.

12-31-2006, 08:01 PM	#12
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	oh dear. I have to finish a project for school tomorrow uh-oh. I really don't want 2006 to end, this was one of the best years of my life...and there's only an hour left. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

12-31-2006, 09:03 PM	#15
Katys mom I love yorkie kisses Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,751	OK, everythings done, laundry, floors, dishes and my DH finished the garage! Were are sure to have a great 2007!!!!