Happy New Year and all that and I think it's safe to say that I have celebrated this particular occasion in more vociferous fashion in previous years. As Alison was working overnight I was left quite literally holding the baby as Bethany awoke around 11:15 just after Alison had phoned and try as I might she would not go back to sleep on her own. She would get nice and peaceful as I cradled her and as I cuddled her whilst sat in the chair in her room I next remember hearing fireworks going off. "That will be the New Year then" I dozily remember thinking and giving up on the thought of Bethany sleeping on her own took her downstairs where she happily napped in my arms whilst I finished my drink. I did manage another snooze myself before giving up the whole enterprise and going to bed. At least I did not have a hangover today.