Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day.

I say this without shame, and knowing that many of you are out there today with your fingers in your ears, singing, "LALALALALAAAA!!  I CAN'T HEAR YOU!"  or perhaps you are singing Love Stinks.

Not me.

How can you not love a holiday that is centered around spring flowers and unhealthy desserts?  And love, too, but you don't need to force it into the romantic love of couples.  I used to get candy from my grandfather on Valentine's Day.  Russell Stover chocolate with mixed nuts.  They don't sell it in the stores anymore...

I have every intention of sneaking to the store to buy bulbs today.

The kids (and I) made their Valentine boxes yesterday.  We used foil, and then added lots of hearts.  I also made a Valentine for Josh today.  Wanna see it? 

I think the dogs are particularly good.

I'm going to attend the kids' school Valentine's parties today.  This evening is taiko, which I am hoping against hope I can leave early from.  Tomorrow, I go to Rolla.  I get home Saturday evening, and then Sunday I have taiko again.  After that, though, I can rest a little, and Monday there is no school. 

Anyway, I hope that I have successfully let you know all year long in person, but...

I LOVE YOU!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!