Happy Valentine's Day!

My perception of Valentine's Day has changed a lot throughout my life. When I was in elementary school it used to be about hand making Valentine's Day cards to give to all my class mates at school. I used to dress in cute red outfits and I made sure I wore a heart barrette in my hair. As I got into high school, somewhere in between aqua netting my hair and writing letters to friends on a daily basis, I realized that I do really love Valentine's Day. In high school Valentine's Day was all about receiving loves notes taped to my locker, or a boyfriend clad bouquet of roses waiting for me outside of school to pick me up (in his handicap van- no less! Now I can call that boy who drove the craziest van ever, my husband!). After high school came marriage. Once married, Valentine's Day was all about a nice dinner and a quiet evening. Sometimes it included a massage somewhere or a day in the mountains. Now, with a two year old my Valentine's Day changed yet again.


Liam- 20 minutes old!

Even though my two year old does not understand the concept of Valentine's Day I still like to celebrate it with him. After all, Valentine's Day is about showing someone who much you love them, right?  I wanted so badly to send a little Valentine's card and candy to daycare for each kid there, but I didn't have time. So tonight, I am going to make heart shaped cookies (now that he can eat them) and send those with him tomorrow. As a tradition that I started last year we watch Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown. That will be the movie of choice tonight.

I love my husband and son so much. That is why it is SO important to me to show them how much I love them. Why not use Valentine's Day as a day to show them that? Gifts are OK, but sharing the love and spending time as a family is even better! I must admit, Valentines Day is one of my favorite days!