This Valentine’s I committed to let go of my expectations and make this day fun and more about my family than the mushy greeting card-will he turn into Mr. Darcy because it is Valentine’s? stuff. (Which is the long way of saying that I am not making it about me; I guess.) And, as I expected, it was a really great day. Megan had an over-the-top good time in preschool (Miss Shan really is the best teacher ever!) Then we headed over to Carl’s Jr. (and their fabulous playplace and star-shaped chicken nuggets…not to mention fabulously edible adult food.) with Ali and Eliza. The site of Eliza throws both my girls into fits of joy. (Megan couldn’t stop hugging her.) I feel pretty much the same way about Ali (I try to hold back on the hugging though.) To the point: kids play and laugh as they eat fatty bits of chicken and potato. While mommies talk about 200 miles a minute…heaven!
I also threw a playlist together for running (which I am so excited to start using) when Michael came home early…at 4:30! I was super shocked! (Happy Valentine’s!) We then had a fabulous dinner of baby-back ribs and roasted potatoes and green beans. I got little gifts for everyone and put them on their plates. The highlight of the meal for Megan was using “princess glasses” for our ginger ale (crystal goblets). She is all about the princess. I love the shinny heart table cloth my Mom made. It was fun being a little fancy for dinner; and isn’t that what Valentine’s is all about?
So Cute!!! See you are even creative with the holidays! You are the best. Love ya sis
What a fun Valentines for your family! You are such a cute & creative Mom. You have such wonderful ideas – I love that you are sharing them. You and your sistrs are such an inspiration to me – I just love it. Thanks and I love you.
Mom
So what happened after dinner?
My sweet husband sent me a text message… He NEVER goes out of his way to send me text messages. Isn’t that both romantic AND thoughtful? Hee, hee, hee!
Eliza and I had so much fun. Let’s get together again this week. MY DAYS ARE NUMBERED. You, however, have a very high functioning, successful, fun, entertaining life. So, I’m hopeful that I’ll recover and somehow adjust to two children.
Very cute and romantic, Ali! That Andrew, no wonder everyone loves him! I am totally up for this week! As for after dinner, well… this is a family blog. But I will say his gift was exactly what he was hoping for.
You are so funny! And cute too. Our valentines day was…well blah. What do you expect with a newborn though! How are you these days? Some day when I am brave enough to leave the house, we should get together.
How adorable is that! It sounds like a great day – and what a great attitude to have. I’m gonna have to try that on for size next year. I love the fancy table setting and the gift on every plate. Did you make all that for dinner!?? Bless your heart!!