As I pull out the noisemakers for the New Year’s Eve countdown, I’m reminded of my mom banging pots and pans on the front porch as the ball dropped, new year after new year. In elementary school, it was funny! In middle school, it was embarrassing. And in high school and beyond, we didn’t witness it because we were partying elsewhere. 

As I get older, I realize my mom was onto something, because life just isn’t as fun if you’re not looking forward to something or celebrating. And what better date to do those things than New Year’s Eve?! 

Celebrate! Bring the noise! Get excited! Bang some pots and pans! 

Happy New Year!