I'm having a sober weekend all around, my first one in ? years. Not to mention not drinking all week. All these emotions are flooding out of me. And they aren't bad emotions, just real ones. I feel stronger than I have in so long. I don't need a man to be happy -- I have everything I need right here: my kids, my dog, my job, my house, my family and friends.
I plan on doing about the same as you (getting the dog settled at home snuggly first) and then taking my kids to the fireworks. Enjoy the feeling of being able to do that, Lisa. It sure beats staying home and getting smashed.