Eight years ago this very day (by coincidence, really!), my husband and I started dating.  Fast forward eight years, and we now have three beautiful children.  I don’t know what it is this year, but my expectations for this day has been greatly lowered, but in a good way.  I’ve been more focused on doing things special for the kids, not just thinking about things for my husband and me.  I think it’s probably because the boys are older and understand a little bit more about holidays, especially Sean.

The boys  enjoyed getting their Valentine’s Day balloons from the Dollar Store on Sunday.  This morning, I gave the boys some Valentine’s Day gifts I got in the $1 section at Target.  Last night, it snowed a significant amount last night, about an inch.  This has only been the third or fourth time this winter, so the boys really wanted to go out into the snow and play.  After I bundled them up, they went outside to play in the snow while Karis was napping.  I made mac n’ cheese from a box (one of the boys favorite).  Our plans for the rest of the day:  naptime, haircut, going out to eat at a new burger place, and enjoying Valentine’s day cookies.

I did do something special for my husband for Valentine’s Day (but really, we celebrate it more as our dating anniversary!).  I made him some homemade cards, and some heart-shaped cookies.  I really hate making cut-out cookies, but I think everyone will enjoy them.  :)   They are very pretty, and I think I figured out a way to make the cookies less frustrating last night!  :)