It seems like winter lasts forever in Michigan. We can go days....sometimes even weeks....without seeing the sun. Today is Valentines Day, and the sun is shining. I'm sitting here at the kitchen table looking out the window into my backyard. It's a large yard covered in a clean layer of white snow, glistening in the sunlight and my dreams of an early spring....well they are hanging heavy on me. My husband just mentioned yesterday that experts are calling for a "warmer than normal" March and that is very exciting to me. Last year we had a 2 or 3 week period that was so warm that I wore shorts! Keeping my fingers crossed.
My kids are excited about it being Valentines Day. They filled out their Valentine cards this week and they are excited to pass them out at school parties today. I usually get the kids a little treat or a small gift for Valentines Day. My son asked me for a box of Altoids.....ok, he's weird, lol. Last year it was a chocolate fish that he wanted. I aim to please.
The best part for me on Valentines Day.......is DATE NIGHT!!!! Married, 4 kids, 2 digs, big house to manage and keep clean and organized....there aren't too many date nights these days. Who has the energy? My husband works crazy early hours so by 7:30 p.m. he's headed off to bed and I'm still up dealing with snacks, showers, brushing teeth and story time. But I can always count on Valentines Day for a really great date with my hubby. I like to get flowers, not really that big on the chocolates anymore, but just knowing that I get my husband all to myself for a while tonight is making this day wonderful.
I was listening to the radio this morning and they were talking about the ways that Valentines Day is special to each of them. One said it was more of a romantic day for couples and the other said that it was more of a family day for her. I really liked that because she explained that it used to be about sharing love as a couple, then when they had their children they are the loves of their lives. So, they celebrate Valentines Day as a family. That spoke to me because I wasn't raised that way. It was really more about a romantic couple kind of day, but really it's about celebrating the love you have for others in your life. So, while I'm excited about my date with my hubby tonight, it was a nice reminder that Valentines Day is about so much more than that.
I have two friends who own a local flower shop and I've helped them out a little bit here and there to get ready for the big day. I love walking into their flower shop. The smell of roses, tulips, and hyacinth greet you at the door. There are flowers of every color in every direction. What a lovely way to spend the day. So, I'm off to help a lending hand. I noticed on my way through town this morning that they opened early today. They have everything that every husband, boyfriend, or dad would need for their special someone today.
I hope your day is wonderful. Share the love with all your loved ones. Life is so short so don't take a minute for granted.
Happy Valentines Day
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