I think VD day is a great family thing. I usually make a card for DH that the kids are free to read. I like them to know how their dad and I feel about each other and how committed we are. I realize the importance of showing that on a day to day basis, but Valentines Day is kind of a symbol of "summing it all up".

I don't get too much for the kids because they're grandma beats me to it which I really resented until I remembered how grateful i should be that they actually have a grandma - so she can spoil away.

I still love Valentines Parties at school, though. The kids work so hard and it's nice for them to get a fun break from time to time. As long as my kids have been in school, everyone in the class has brought valentines for everyone else (as far as i could tell).

This year I have to write and present a love poem for my creative writing class, though - YIKES! I'm having a hard time with this one!