Valentine's Day is rather fun "holiday" around our home. We have very simple traditions, but they're anticipated with great expectation by our kids. We've
always made it a point (I should state that "Victoria's always made it a point") to purchase small gifts and cards for the children, and bake some special treats like cupcakes or something. Poppy especially enjoys decorating those hand-sized delectables, although she does sometimes overdo it with the candied sprinkles and all. This year Victoria decided to make it a "thrift store" Valentine's Day, so she bought the little girls fairy wands and hair pieces (a tiara for Poppy and a lacy scrunchy for Willow). They also each got a box of Jelly Bellies.
always made it a point (I should state that "Victoria's always made it a point") to purchase small gifts and cards for the children, and bake some special treats like cupcakes or something. Poppy especially enjoys decorating those hand-sized delectables, although she does sometimes overdo it with the candied sprinkles and all. This year Victoria decided to make it a "thrift store" Valentine's Day, so she bought the little girls fairy wands and hair pieces (a tiara for Poppy and a lacy scrunchy for Willow). They also each got a box of Jelly Bellies.
This year is extra special because Annie came home for the three-day weekend (President's Day) with her college roommate, Amanda. Poppy and Willow couldn't wait for Annie to get home last night, and of course Victoria, Barret and I were pretty jazzed about it too. Annie's so much fun, being the family court jester and all, relaxed and goofy (but not always). Amanda's as sweet as can be (and also cherishes Jesus) and the two of them seem to really love each other a lot. We're so thankful to the Lord that they have one another. Right now Victoria, Annie and Amanda are at matinee movie while Barret and I stay home to watch the little ones. Tonight Annie will go out with her good friend Brian (also from CalPoly), while Amanda goes out with another friend from around this area. Victoria and I intend to stay home, put the girls down, have a little wine next to the fireplace and just talk.
I'll close this post with a quote from Shakespeare that I also quoted to my, at that time, "bride-to-be" during our wedding vows:
My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
My love as deep.
The more I give to thee,
The more I have,
For both are infinite.
My love as deep.
The more I give to thee,
The more I have,
For both are infinite.
Over 27 years later, I've yet to hit the bottom or run out; it's an endless spring of love.
Happy Valentine's Day,
Tom
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