Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. It's just a nice little pick-me-up in the dead of winter, and I love the flowers, the colors, the hearts, you name it! We didn't do as much celebrating this year, because we have a sick little guy at our house. We spent all of Sunday afternoon in the pediatrician's office with Luke. He tested negative for flu, so the doctor said it was a viral upper respiratory thing. He sure has been a sick boy. He started getting sick on Saturday, and today (Wednesday) was the first day he's shown any sign of recovery. Back to Valentine's Day...

Luke felt so bad he didn't even want his goodies at Grandmommy's house.

...but Matthew sure did!

I only managed to get one picture from Matthew's party at school. When I made it down to his classroom, they were watching a movie, so I had to do the best I could in the dark. Look at that tongue!

By the time we got home, Luke had perked up some and he and Matthew both were ready for their valentines from Daddy and me.

Remember, my mother-in-law is a florist, so it's kind of a given that I'll get flowers. But also remember, that's pretty much the only time of year I get them! I seriously doubt I'd be getting a dozen roses if Tracy actually had to pay for them, nor would I really want him to spend that kind of money on them! Remember my tip, too--if you want to make fresh flowers last longer, don't just add water every day, completely replace the water. Pour out the old water and fill the vase with fresh water every day.

Hope your Valentine's Day was spent with those you love.