Happy Valentine's Day...

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. In the years past, I’ve always tried to make a big deal about holidays. Usually on Valentine’s we give presents, candy, etc. This year I slacked a bit.

Josh: Where’s my Valentine’s present?

Mom: I didn’t get you one.

Josh: But it’s Valentine’s Day.

Mom: Sorry, I didn’t get anyone a present.

Josh: You were supposed to give me a video game. I wanted a new video game.

Mom: Sorry

A few minutes later…

Josh: Where’s my Valentine’s candy?

Mom: I bought you candy and you ate it on Saturday.

Josh: But today is Valentine’s, not Saturday.

Mom: I’m sorry, you already ate it.

Josh: Ah man!

A few mintues later, I was making pancakes for breakfast. Right after I poured the batter I realized I forgot to make heart shapes, but I wasn’t about to tell Josh. I hoped he wouldn’t notice.

Josh: These aren’t heart pancakes

Mom: You’re right, they’re circles

Josh: But today is Valentines. You’re supposed to make hearts.

Mom: Sorry. Look you didn’t get me anything for Valentine’s so I guess you get circles.

In my defense though, I did “heart attack” his bedroom door. I guess next year I'll have to do more.

Later in the day when I got home from work, Josh was hiding in the kitchen. “Where’s Josh?” He then jumped out and yelled "Surprise! Happy Valentines day!" Josh and Ryan surprised me with yellow wildflowers, 2 bags of jelly bellys, a rose mylar balloon, a card and a "diamond" necklace and earring set. Too cute! After I put the necklace on –“You look beautiful!”

Later that night we were getting ready for bed. Josh gave me a big kiss (like 20 seconds long - on the verge of creepy). He was squeezing me so hard that he was shaking. "That was your big Valentine's kiss in bed!" I think we may be watching too many romantic movies. Time to stop.

I love my Valentines!