With the holiday approaching, I ventured out yesterday to pick up Valentine's cards for Hubs and the kids. Despite not really appreciating the commercial element of the holiday, I still do that. I always like the little extra attention as a kid. The reminder that my parents loved me.
OK...and the chocolate.
I've always tried to get the kids an interesting gift. Not a toy. On year I got Puck a bird house for the back yard. For Flower, an ornamental box for her jewellery. Last year I got them a bird feeder and some seed. I'm going to try to find some wooden yo-yo's for them this year. (Yes, I do realize that this is a "toy" - but it will teach them dexterity - and a lot of kids don't have yo-yos).
OK...and the chocolate.
I've always tried to get the kids an interesting gift. Not a toy. On year I got Puck a bird house for the back yard. For Flower, an ornamental box for her jewellery. Last year I got them a bird feeder and some seed. I'm going to try to find some wooden yo-yo's for them this year. (Yes, I do realize that this is a "toy" - but it will teach them dexterity - and a lot of kids don't have yo-yos).
With Hubs, this is just one more occasion to appreciate him. And I do. I take a lot of time to pick out just the right Valentine's card. The one that's not too corny - but that tells him just how much I appreciate him. And how special he makes me feel. And how lucky the kids and I are to have him.
