Valentines Day

I know, it is a pretty overrated holiday and way too commercialised but needless to say, it is still another day we get to express our love.  I always looked at it as a romantic day for couples and Ehren and I have had some pretty incredible valentine's dates over the years but now that I'm a mom somehow I look at it differently.  I think of my children weeks before Valentines Day and think about that special something to give or do for them on this special day.  I think about my mom and dad and how much I miss them.  I remember mom doing something extra special for me on this day and now I feel like I finally understand how she felt when she did that.

Now I'm going to get the kids' little valentine's ready so I can watch their grinning faces tomorrow morning.  We are also going to have a special valentine's party for lunch, which Anika and Emily are so excited about.  And to me, their innocent excitement is more than going out with Ehren which we can do any other day.  I'll post some pictures of our day with the kids afterwards.  Of course, the kids will go to bed at 8pm sharp and then we're having that special romantic time with cheesy (for some) candles, rose petals and all... And there won't be any pictures of that. :)

my 3 girls (Ani, Emily and Aveah) I take care of during the day

Our Valentine's Day lunch party