A little LOVE

I don't believe in all the commercial hype of Valentine's Day.  Even though I don't, "buy," into it all, I still like to get the minions special trinkets for the day, whether they pick them out, or I get to surprise them with them.

On Saturday we went for a walk together and each of the kiddos picked out enough ice cream to feed, well, my kids, or a small army ....... as their Valentine's Day treats. Then I was more than happy to spend the afternoon in Brinkley and Justice's classes for their parties.  Unfortunately, I had the time of Brinkley's party completely wrong and I showed up over 40 minutes late.  Thank you Mom of the year.  Luckily Brinkley thought it was kind of funny and was glad that she would still have snacks after afternoon special was over.  I think that she was also excited that Daddy surprised her and made a guest appearance for the party too!!!!  Brinkley is, however, dreading moving up to 5th grade, when it comes to Valentine's Day.  There are no more parties when you hit the big time......... so she enjoyed her last elementary party of hearts!!!!!!

Watching the little dude open his Valentine's and count colors and treats was a blast!  He made sure he was all sugared up to head home and do his homework while attempting to sit in a chair without bouncing off the walls....  it was a blast!!!!  Pudgie was also excited Daddy surprised him and showed up for his party too!  All in all, I would say their day was a "love-ly" success.  We ended the night with a dinner of scrambled eggs, pink German dumplings and strawberries and whipped cream!  It was fun, even if Mom and Dad really don't believe in this day!!!  I still like to surprise my kiddos with little things!!!!!!!!!!