9 Chickweed Lane by Brooke McEldowney for December 30, 2007

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"Oh shoot! It's almost midnight!... Amos, give me your phone!" "Mom, it's me! Are you ready for our New Year's jump? ...No, of course I wouldn't forget! It's our tradition! I'm already out under the stars, all set to leap at the strike of the New Year. Where are you?" "On the front lawn? Okay... let's count down! ...&, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1..." "Did you jump?... Really?! Me too! I think that's the highest I've ever done!" "Happy New Year!" "Gee, Mom... are you okay? You sound a little winded." "Oh, you know, honey..." "...Physical exertion does that."