Happy Valentine's Day

I'll admit it.....I've never been a fan of Valentine's Day. I've always been on the opinion that it's a made-up Hallmark holiday. You shouldn't need a special day to tell people that you love them. You should do that every.single.day. Brian and I typically cook dinner at home and watch a movie on the sofa...nothing special. But, then I read this and my opinion changed:

The very essence of childhood--a sense of wonder, imagination, the innocent belief in possibility, creativity--so many of the things that gradually wane with age--You are the author of their storybook,

writing memories and elements of their character every day.

Make it meaningful.

Give them wonder.

And then I read this in the newsletter from Sara's school:

February brings emotions, especially love and respect, to our classrooms
with Valentines Day and Black History month being recognized. Valentines Day goes
far beyond exchanging a card, it opens up teaching moments and opportunities to
initiate conversations on love, kindness, respect, fairness, and inclusion to a
child who is trying to figure out and nurture social connections.

So, yeah....my goal for 2012 was born. Make everyday special....no matter how ordinary.

We Valentined it up.....


I made a heart wreath and a garland for the fireplace. The mason jars are filled with conversation hearts and candles. They smell so good burning!



Brian and I made Sara's valentines for her class. How funny is that....they exchange Valentines! I teased Brian about cutting out Pink Butterflies on a Friday night....yep...we're real exciting around these parts!