I love holidays. I am definitely that mum who goes a little extra with every holiday. Whether I feel like it or not, I will blow the dust off my baking pans and make something for Sophie's class.
Because I will take accolades however I can.
But Valentine's? Not so much. For it, I am in the pessimist's group who view it as a commercial holiday. I also kinda finds hearts really tacky (I think it is left over aversion from the eighties hearts and ducks version of country decorating). Red is also not my best color, and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates I do not covet. I have my own funny valentine.
Still, I am not that much of a scrooge, and I will use any excuse not to cook dinner. So, my gift to my kids this year was take-out pizza for dinner, followed by a homemade cake covered in jelly beans. I made chocolate-covered strawberries for Sophie's class and accepted my hero status with grace.
And look at these two sweethearts:
Doesn't that just say, "I love you"...?
I actually love Valentines Day for the simplicity...feels like a day (at least in my little world) for very few expectations, other than to express friendship and/or love. A wake up call to my son who lives far from me, a bowl of red treats for coworkers and supper in the microwave for a late working spouse....with a few sweet email notes to friends in between tied the day together. Even took out treats to the goats & barn cats. Easy does it....keep it sweet & simple----that was my motto.
ReplyDeleteSo, you really did well....you did. And your cats, that is what it is all about.
Kari
Thanks, Kari! I love your take on the day!
Deletelovely - that white enamel pan/bowl really caught my eye! xo
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That card was cute! Also love the strawberry platter. That's sort of healthy, right? If tv is to be believed, Valentine's day is actually not just a Hallmarkmark holiday, but one that has been celebrated for centuries. Don't quote me on this, I got it from a re-run of Gilmore Girls. (yes, I still watch it. Love that show.)
ReplyDeleteOhhh, those kitties are so very sweet! xo
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Actually, we went out for supper the day AFTER Valentine's day, since the commercialization of the day really bugs me. That, and the fact that restaurants are known for having a more expensive meal on Valentine's day, and I'm cheap/thrifty/cheap...you get the idea, lol!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, loved the white plate, and really loved the chocolate covered strawberries.
why no date on your blogs
ReplyDeleteoh crap. I was just about to mail you a huge box of heat shaped chocolates...guess I will just eat them.
ReplyDeleteI look like crap in red.
but I did go over board with the hearts.
now let's talk EASTER..cuz pastels are SO IN for Spring, and everyone looks good in pink, and Bunny's are so cute :-)
HAHAHAHAHHA
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but HEAT sounds intriguing...almost dirty...
Thanks Linda - so sweet :) enjoy your week.
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