#77

Happy Valentines Day!

Before I get in to the awesomeness that was my day, I need to get a little complaining out. I normally do not celebrate holidays that I do not understand. Like Ramadan- it has no meaning to me, so I do not celebrate it. But to the people that do practice it, that is awesome. V-day? Yeah, it's just a day to eat chocolate. But, the people that complain about this holiday ANNOY me! Really, if you are single, stop acting like a baby. If your special someone didn't get you the most amazing bunch of flowers, get over yourself! It is just a day to love, right? And the funny thing for me is that there are so many different theories on St Valentine. Did you know there were 3 different Saints by that name around the same time gap? So who's to say that we even know what we are doing on Feb 14?

And now on to my great day!

This morning I had a meeting with a few of the greatest women in my life. We got together to catch up and pray, which we haven't done for a while. And it was just great to be back with these women. I just feel so loved and validated and lifted up after I spend that precious hour with them. It was great to share the burdens and laughter. But oh so sad to realise that in less than 90 days, I will say goodbye to them. And who knows if/when we will meet again.

This afternoon, we had a little party at our casa. I made strawberry cupcakes and a strawberry cake, PB&J heart sandwiches, had a candy bowl. (There was more food, but it wasn't 'fun') The girls made cards for their friends. We had 6 kids, including my girls and excluding the babies. It was super fun! It helped that the kiddos mommies are my friends. And the kids got along great and had fun. I was super happy with our spur of the moment party. Really, I got the idea Saturday night, and today at lunchtime, everyone was here and having a great day! Happy me!

The husband was funny. He called on his way home to ask if I needed anything. And he said "Did you want anything for Valentines day?" Really?! I love him. It hecka cracked me up. I told him no, because I really didn't need more sugar in the house. But apparently he thought he should get something, so he bought a small box of chocolates 'for his girls'. P and K were totally ok with that, and spent a few minutes telling Daddy 'Happy Valentines Day Daddy!'

Today may be an over-commercialized holiday, but it made me happy.