I loved this day as a kid, but as an adult, I rebelled against the hype of this Hallmark-made holiday. But these days, it's hard not to get excited about Valentine's Day. The boys are so pumped. They had a little ticker on their computer that counted down the days. They wrote cards... they begged me to bake treats... and I, with Guilty Mommy Syndrome, complied with their wishes. Mike and I baked shortbread cookies for their classmates tonight. And they were YUMMY! (You've gotta sample them before sending them to school, right?)
Anyway, I am not going to be a cupid killjoy. I will wish you a happy day and send you all our love...
Happy Valentine's Day!
(heart coloured by James, age 4)
Happy Valentine's Day, my friend. I hope that the love and joy radiating from MY heart somehow rubs off on all my dear ones...nice coloring little guy!
Posted by: Robyn | February 14, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Awwww.... Happy V day to you too, Barb, & to your sweet boys!
Posted by: Nathalie (brn2scrp) | February 14, 2007 at 09:07 AM
I, too, try to shirk this holiday. Fortunately, with a house of boys who are older, I don't have to make a big deal of it. I basically have a nice dinner in the evening as this is truly where their hearts are, in their stomaches.
Posted by: Barbara | February 14, 2007 at 10:44 AM
I feel the same way about V-day...we never do very much (and refuse to give $$ to Hallmark!! Ha Ha). I'm sure once Jessica gets older we'll be enjoying it more too. Happy belated Vday to you and your boys! xo
Posted by: Jen | February 15, 2007 at 11:02 AM
What a great valentine from James!
Posted by: Michelle Sturgeon | February 15, 2007 at 03:44 PM
great Valentine James!
i'm having a giveaway on my blog this weekend. check it out :)
Posted by: Rhonda | February 16, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Guilty Mom Syndrome? Great Mom Syndrome from the outside looking in, my friend. That is something you are. Happy Valentine's day. I hope you had an enjoyable one. (better late than never, right? lol)
Posted by: Mellisa | February 17, 2007 at 10:19 AM