Valentine’s is one of my favorite holidays. There is nothing like having a day or two to reflect reflect on how full your heart is. And mine is SO full. I adore my friends. And family. And this year, especially my kids. To say the least, things have been a bit crazy around here lately. So I decided that the way I could show my kids I loved them the most was to spend some good, quality, girl time with them. So last Friday, (since I worked today), I made them pink heart shaped crepes and pink smoothies for breakfast. Then we went for girls day out (plus Dad needed some time to tile without three little helpers). First, they got their toenails painted at the nail salon (and I’m so mad – I brought my camera but left the memory card in the computer). That was priceless. They were SO giddy. And the cute little oriental man was super cute with them. Here are Addie’s nails – the other two were playing outside in this nice weather and didn’t want to come in.
Next, I offered to take them anywhere they wanted to go for lunch. Applebee's? Pizza Hut? Arby’s? Subway? Cafe RIo? No way José. Try as I might, I just couldn’t talk them out of McDonald’s. But this day was about them, so I gave in.
Next we had an impromptu play date with some good friends, and then did some shopping. We ended at the Purple Cow, this great children’s bookstore in town, and I let them each choose a book (and I may have chosen a couple too. Why are children’s books so dang irresistible?).
We came home and had a snack, then headed with Dad to do one of their favorite things ever – go swimming.
(this picture just cracks me up – a swim suit and snow boots?? That’s Addie for you :))
Do you think they had fun? :)
It was such a great day. Saturday, we made cupcakes (Mace was taking a nap).
And we got the girls’ Valentine’s ready for school -
We printed their pictures out wallet size, punched a hole in the corner, and tied it to a sucker with pink ribbon and curled the ends.
We sure had fun. I adore my girls (and the Grantster). But most of all, I adore my own, original Valentine. I'll just say that he fulfills my every need, he's the one behind everything good that happens in our family, and he's my very best friend in the whole world.
Love you, Babe (even if you are dressed cheesy to cheer for your team, you’re still super hot). :)
Happy Valentine’s Day!
