Well .......................
 

........... that was different and pretty good.

Christmas Day spent sober, probably the first time I've done that as an adult.

Not that I really count myself as a proper adult but you know what I mean.

Kids had a great time, reckon I had them lots more presents this year, probably had more to spend what with me not wasting money on drink.

Spent the day eating and playing with the kids, lit some fireworks, played family games, played with the Wii we got for Xmas before watching the late repeat of Coronation St and more chocolate.

No sneaking about for extra drinks, no drunkenly spilling things and making an arse of myself.

Wake up this morning fresh, can drive the car no problems, another hurdle out of the way.

Wasn't really a hurdle when it came to it, offered and poured wine for others, just didn't drink any myself.

New Year to come now, we're away in Ireland for the week, I'd be lying if I said I'm not a little bit worried about being tempted to drink, I'm fairly confident I can do this though, I like the way things are going just now too much to go back to all the misery drinking was giving me.

Happy New Year Everyone

Way to go Fizzy!!!

Each milestone we get through clean and sober, strengthens us and prepares us for the next one (like New Year's). Before long, it doesn't even take an effort to say "no thanks" to a drink.

You did good, and I'm glad you had a good day!

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

thanks fizzy....it is amazing the neat things we can focus on when we aren't trying to fit in the drinking!

If it get's tough on the trip, just remember what's worked before and do it again!

You'll be in my heart and I can't wait to hear about the fizzy style sober vacation!

Good for you fizzy! I agree that each milestone makes the next easier. Looking around at people making idiots of themselves doesn't hurt either. Not trying to be mean, but it underscores my commitment. It's sooooooooooooooo great to wake up sober. I think the moment I awaken and realize I've made it another day, is probably the BEST moment of my day.

Fizzy,
So glad you are still sober and that we are doing this journey together!!!

Yay Fizzy! We can do this ;)

Way to go!!!!!!!! You are so right, each time we get through sober the stronger we are for the next event/challenge. Keep on doing what you are doing! :dance4:

Sounds like you had a great day.
Keep it up.

You can do it Fizzy. Just treat New Year's Day as just one more (one) day (at a time). YOu'll be alright. I have faith in you.

Happy New Year Fizzy

Me too Fizzy - first sober Christmas. Yesterday went to a Boxing Day thing. It was great to be comfortable in my own skin, sipping my Coke and in no rush to get home to start drinking properly.

Will be thinking of you over New Year's. Have a lovely time!!

Nice one Fizz! :)

This Xmas was the second of my adult life spent sober, lol. Don't fall at New Year it aint worth it mate, really.

Well done LB too. :)

Sober is a good thing...:hug:

It's wonderful that you had such a great day I di also the kids are amazing arent they. Just hold onto that feeling and you'll make it through the new year.

Glad Christmas went so well Fizzy, so did mine and that's two on the spin. Not long ago it would have been unbelieveable to get through it sober and enjoy it too.
Hope you have a great time in Ireland, been there loads of times. Sounds like you are in control, best wishes and happy new year.