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What do you do for new years eve if you cant get a babysitter???

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namechanger555 · 30/12/2009 11:56

My mum will be going out. My sister who has 3 children of her own will be going to a friends house for the evening so will not babysit.

So I will be stuck in for new years.

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MrsMorgan · 30/12/2009 11:58

Invite people to you ??

I haven't been out for ny since 2000 because xp never wanted to, and then after I got rid of him my mum was always working so no sitter.

This year my mum is free to babysit but I am broke so my mum, brother and his gf are all coming round here instead.

sowhatis · 30/12/2009 11:58

same as most parents then.

we normally have people round or go to friends houses - doing that this year. kids can go which is good and no babysitter to find.

TBH, i think NYE is just like any other night.

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namechanger555 · 30/12/2009 12:13

I just feel that every other single 24 year old will be about for NY but then I suppose not all of them have dc's.

I could invite a few people round but most people I know will be out clubbing having a great night...

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ChocHobNob · 30/12/2009 12:39

I'm married and I've not had one NYE night out since before children, so 6 years ago, when I was 21. lol

This year, I'll be sat in on my lonesome, with kiddies in bed and husband at work.

I'd invite people round if you don't want to be alone.

paulaplumpbottom · 30/12/2009 12:45

I bet you aren't the only one stuck so have a child friendly new years eve party. We always go to my friends house. She has about thirty people over and we all have kids. They just tear about the place and have a great time. Make sure there are designated drivers though. You don't want anyone drinking then driving their little ones home.

Pineapplechunks · 30/12/2009 12:52

If you're on your own and everyone else is busy get yourself a little drinkie and some of your favourite food and have a party all for your very own self.

NYE is SO over hyped and is always a bit of a disappointment IMO. If you go out to a club you will be charged some ridiculous amount to get in, charged again for drinks and then charged double for your taxi home. What a way to start the new year- completely potless, no thanks.

There will be other years when you won't be on your own.

kdk · 30/12/2009 13:46

@ Pineapple - that's what I'm doing - firstly not got anywhere in particular that I want to go to and secondly, even if I did, don't fancy spending best part of £50 for a sitter and another £50+ for what is, really, just another night.

Shall get some nice food, have a glass or two of wine and have a very exclusive party just for me!

sarah293 · 30/12/2009 13:52

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Betty79 · 30/12/2009 18:34

I think going out on NYE is too much hassle, I've ended up inviting friends who also have kids round here for the eve and in past years have been to theirs much better than spending a fortune!

yama · 30/12/2009 18:42

Boxset of favourite programme. Last year it was 'The Wire'. I like to miss the bells.

lou33 · 30/12/2009 18:51

i dont like going out on nye, i would rather stay in and avoid all the chaos tbh, but i agree with the inviting people round as a solution

poinsettydawg · 30/12/2009 19:01

You stay in, like millions of parents. Go out another night.

BigBadMummy · 30/12/2009 19:03

my three DCs will be at their dad's house but DH and I are staying in. Hate NYE, been a crap year and don't really feel like celebrating.

So we have no plans at all and it is bliss.

I hate the idea of "having to be out just because it is NYE".

Boo hiss... .staying in is the new going out.

Watchtheworldcomealivetonight · 30/12/2009 20:15

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hatesponge · 30/12/2009 20:15

I think having people round works well so long as you know people who have children as well - none of my closest friends have children, they tend to all go out for NYE which I don't blame them for, but does mean I'm on my own. I would be more than happy to either go to or have a party/gathering, but don't know anyone who ever has a child friendly party, nor do I know enough people who would come if I had one.

This year, as last, will be doing the party for £10 thing from M&S with my DC (though the wine will be just for mummy of course!)

I do think if you are single, NYE can feel v lonely, so can understand where the OP is coming from.

Having said that, I used to hate NYE even when I was with my Ex mainly as it was a reminder of another year I'd wasted with him......

AsYouWere · 30/12/2009 20:22

NYE?

Good food - lots of wine - friends - brings out the traditional board games (charades - pictionary)- toast everyone's health at midnight - send up chinese lanterns.

Jobs a good 'un...

Awassailinglookingforanswers · 30/12/2009 20:37

we're having a MN "virtual" NYE over in chat tomorrow night if you want to join us.

I'm not "officially" back on this topic yet, but will be shortly, and may as well be the amount H is going out anyhow

kdk · 30/12/2009 20:39

Yay Awwassailing, can I come, please? Can bring M and S nibbles and a bottle of cava ...

Awassailinglookingforanswers · 30/12/2009 20:45

expatinscotland · 30/12/2009 20:49

It's not just a lone parent issue.

Some people in partnerships have to work that evening.

DH does, so I'm babysitting.

I don't get going out for NYE and didn't even when I was 24 (but then again, at that age we couldn't really go out because we smoked pot rather than drank and so basically went to a stoner mate's house and a bunch of us got high and ate pizza and junk).

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namechanger555 · 02/01/2010 21:19

Thank you to everyne for the replies...

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