31st December 2008

New Year’s Eve: Let’s PAR-TAY!

posted in Dance, Holidays and Festivals, OmegaDad, OmegaDotter, Pop Culture |

Remember how OmegaDotter told me that as soon as I left for my vacation, she and OmegaDad were going to have a disco party?

Unbeknownst to me, OmegaDad was sent off by his mother, lo these many years ago when he was a teen, to actually learn to disco.

The things you find out about your spouse.  First I discover he knows all the words to a variety of Carpenter’s songs, then I am blindsided by the fact that he actually knows how to disco.

In addition, while I was on vacation, he shared this knowledge with the dotter, who has been happily disco-ing ever since.

So, since New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time to party, I decided to share OmegaDad and OmegaDotter disco-ing around the living room.  Please ignore the dawg; please disregard the large blank spaces on the walls; please do not worry:  the Christmas tree has not fallen down yet, nor has anyone been impaled by needles, nor have Christmas ornaments been demolished.

There is one spectacular cartwheel.

There is no sound track of OmegaMom snickering helplessly as she recorded this scene for posterity.

So this is my wish for you, my readers:  That your life may be filled with as many pleasant surprises as mine in 2009.  And that you PAR-TAY! for New Year’s Eve.

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There are currently 7 responses to “New Year’s Eve: Let’s PAR-TAY!”

  1. 1 On December 31st, 2008, kris said:

    the splits!!!! omg!! the splits!! how cool is that!

  2. 2 On December 31st, 2008, Anne said:

    Going to delurk again to say that is oh so cute! Thanks for sharing.

  3. 3 On January 1st, 2009, carosgram said:

    Not only a cartwheel with a round off but also some of the best splits I have ever seen. By the by with a hubby who discos never let him go. Happy New Year!

  4. 4 On January 1st, 2009, preTzel said:

    That was beautiful Kate. I sat here watching it closely and I can’t believe how big Odaughter is and how beautifully she moves. Her splits, her cartwheels, the dance moves - all gorgeous. I’m hoping the best for all of you in 2009. And next time let her film you and OD doing the disco. ;)

  5. 5 On January 1st, 2009, Georgene said:

    Disco LIVES! All they needed was the rotating mirrored ball. My deep dark secret — I took disco lessons, too! Way to go Rick and M., er O-Dad and O-dotter! We pigged out on lobster and champagne and watched the ball drop in New York. As a former New Yorker, I say “when it’s New Year’s in Times Square it’s NEW YEAR’S!” That way I get to go off to bed 2 hours earlier. May 2009 be filled ONLY with pleasant surprises.

  6. 6 On January 1st, 2009, Jean said:

    Sounds of applause and bravos greet the dancers as the audience rise to their feet. A great videos. Thanks much.
    And may the New Year bring you and yours and all of us peace, health and more light at the end of the tunnel.

  7. 7 On January 4th, 2009, Dina said:

    Aye, aye, aye… those splits!! I loved when she’d push him down and he’d flail his arms all over the place. Special memories. Fun.

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