Happy Valentine's Day

My first blog happens to be on Valentine's Day, a day that seems to have lost it's luster as the years have gone by. Being in school, I'm talking grade school, it was so exciting to see what valentines you got in your paper bag that you had decorated not long before.

I remember Care Bear and Transformer ones that everyone wanted. The names that were scratched on by all the kids who were just learning about prefixes. Conversation hearts that you would give out not wanting to give the wrong one to someone. Valentine's day just seemed like so much more fun then.

But, this year, things seem different. Our girls were so excited today to get mylar balloons and heart shaped marshmallow lollipops. We all had candy for breakfast! I had some of my classic Russel Stover chocolate (you know I found the coconut one first!), Justin had his double peanut butter Reese's heart, and of course the girls ate some of their pops. Something which is a serious no-no didn't seem to matter today. Who cares!? It's a day for eating candy, sharing some love, and being nice. Which is why my husband is at the gun show and I'm home with the kids.....I'm being nice on Valentine's Day!

I think I'm finally realizing, it's not what you get in your paper bag on Valentine's Day that's special or exciting. It's who you have to share some love with on Valentine's Day. Whether it sending your best friend a card, mailing out special pictures to family, calling your sister like you would any other day, or being ok with your husband going out with his friends b/c you know he's your Valentine no matter what.

I hope your having a Happy Valentine's Day!

Love,
Me