Mom: Rachel. What day is it today?
Rachel: It's December 31st.
Mom: That's right. What day is tomorrow?
Rachel: It's the first day of the new year.
Mom: That's correct. It will be the year 2006.
Mom: What do you want to do in the new year?
Ricky: I want to fly.
Rachel: Hee-hee! Ricky, flying is impossible.
Mom: Okay, Rachel.
Mom: What do you want to do in the new year?
Rachel: I'll be good to my brother.
Ricky: Thanks, sis!
Father: Come on, everyone. It's almost time.
Ricky: Wow! What are they doing?
Father: They are counting down to the new year.
TV Announcer: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 . . .
Everyone: . . . 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Happy New Year!
Everyone: Happy New Year, everyone!