We returned home from school and I sent the kids upstairs while I prepared for Valentine's Day. They kept calling down, "Are you ready yet?!" They were so excited to come downstairs.
I love to set a fun table on a holiday and I love to give a little gift.
The kids love it too.
It doesn't have to be anything big...but if it's wrapped, it feels exciting. :)
Truth be told ~ and it's probably evident by my blogging ~ I'm just struggling to keep up this year. Every year has a different rhythm depending on school schedules/activites, etc. This year I often feel a step behind and really am often just trying to be prepared for what is essential to make it through the next day.
Valentine's Day was no different.
I was lucky that Mom happened to bring some treats when she came for Kaitlin's birthday party. I set them aside and was VERY grateful for them on Valentine's Day! I plated the treats and went through my holiday bin and just pulled out things I had bought (usually on sale after the holiday is over) in years past and put together a table.
The flowers from Kitti's birthday were starting to turn but worked just great for our purposes.
I was happy with how it turned out. Not bad at all for having just purchased some sweet hearts, straws and heart marshmallows! (And some little gifts to follow)
The kids were anxiously awaiting to come downstairs.
I love to see their happy faces.
The strawberry milk from Kaitlin's birthday made an encore with heart sprinkled and a sugar rimmed glass.
Neither Dan nor I can recollect what we ate that night. Clearly it wasn't memorable! :) This is the trouble with not staying up on my blog...the memories quickly fade these days!
There were some sweet dinner time snuggles.
I had some little gifts for the kids. Dan and I don't really exchange gifts, but I did think that day, "I hope Dan gives me some caramels...."
And look what he did! They were perfect! And delicious!
The kids were very excited to open their gifts. They each had a small box of chocolates and an activity book that suited their interests.
They really did like their gifts but I had trouble getting this shot so their smiles looked a little forced by the time we took the photo. :)
Our little Valentines.
The kids changed into their PJs for a family movie. Andrew was so cute and put on his red/white PJs all on his own for Valentine's Day. :) The kids (especially Andrew) LOVE cotton candy when we go to the fair and ask for it whenever they see it anywhere. I put one in their little treat bags and it was their movie treat.
I snuggled in on the sofa and fell asleep at 7:30. I was so tired! It was a busy, but very happy Valentine's Day!
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