Valentine's Day!
On the way home from work today I dropped off a Valentine for my parents.
Valentine's Day was so fun for me as a kid because of my mother. My mom would always ding-dong-ditch a "Valentine" for us kids. It usually was a book with some yummy treat. I often find those "Valentine's Day" books as a teacher. I will open a book to read it to my class and see that the cover page has a sweet Valentine message signed from my mom with the date (Of course it says, "Love Mom & Dad). It brings such fond childhood memories back when I read those inscriptions. My mom would also make tons of Valentines treats and have us kids help ding-dong-ditch them to our neighbors and friends. Well, my mother hasn't changed. After dropping off their Valentine and racing away to my home, I walked into my house to find 4 chocolate cakes on my table. I immediately knew it was from my mom! I am so grateful for the amazing example of love and service she has shown me over the years! I hope to become more like her as I "grow up!"
Below you can see 2 1/2 left.....Shay and I already got our hands on a few. :-)
Once I got home it was time for me to quickly set up Shay's valentine. This is what I surprised Shay with when he got home. Shay loves to put puzzles together so I thought the puzzle would be the perfect treat for him this year!
When Shay walked into the house he was holding these roses, a card and chocolate. He then of course had to come around and give me a sweet kiss and hold me close. I love that Shay is so thoughtful and tender with me! I couldn't imagine my life without him!
Happy Valentine's Day!
