Love Is in the Air

Funny how a cheesy little Hallmark holiday can cause such a stir!  Making Valentines, treats for the party, a little something for the kids, finding the right shade of red to wear, the perfect card for my hubby, it goes on and on, but oh such fun! 

This Valentine’s was full of wonderful little surprises and funny little moments to remember.  It started with a grand gesture from our principal.  She bought us all a red t-shirt that read, “My Boss Thinks I am Kind of a Big Deal”.  Karin, our principal, is a riot and a boss like no other.    It was hilarious to see us all walking the halls today wearing our same red shirt.  The kids thought it was great.  Too funny!

I was lucky enough to end up with one of my most favourite people as my Secret Valentine at work over the last few days.  Notice the keyword, “secret” ….however Kristin is a bit of a open book and couldn’t keep it under wraps.  She spoiled me with the most perfect little gifts.  Magnetic bookmarks for the booklover.  A yummy loose tea from Teavana for the tealover.  Partylite spicy scented candles for the pumpkin lover. And a precious little notepad to use as notes in the kids’ lunches.  She knows me oh so well!!  A big shout out to my “secret” valentine!!

My little girl surprised me with the most amazing birthday/valentine’s gift.  Her most recent pottery creation was wrapped up just for mom and couldn’t have been more adorable and perfect.  Thanks sweet girl!

Blaine and I have never been into big, elaborate Valentine’s gifts.  My husband is sweet, affectionate and generous.  He tells me how much he loves me everyday.  Jewelry and expensive flowers on Feb. 14^th don’t hold a candle to all of that.  Thankfully, he is also the first guy to drive out late at night when I have an ice cream craving.  We exchanged our usual thoughtful cards and he brought home a fantastic bottle of red wine we will enjoy together sometime this weekend when we aren’t competing with curling and hockey, as we are this evening.  Love you, hon!

And to top it off my most comical Valentine’s moment came when a new grade 2 girl at school, funny enough with the name “Shawna” ,gave me a Valentine that was addressed to, “the lady with the books”.  So cute…made my day!

Happy Valentine’s everyone…I hope yours has been as fun, heartwarming and filled with love as mine!