Valentine's Day

[maillotpois]

I'm so glad valentine cards are not cool in middle school.

[Crankin]

I love Valentine's day. Not sure why, except that my dad always made a big deal out of it when I was a kid. Big heart shaped boxes of candy for my mom and I and always some kind of jewelry for my mom. I still have the handkerchief with the little hearts on it that I got when I was 4 (how dated is that?).
Since we go out all of the time and I don't really require jewelry, this year we bought new x country skis and are going to enjoy the day in western MA with our new skis. Maybe even stay out there, since we both have Monday off.

[uforgot]

While I was on bus duty yesterday, I saw all of the elementary teachers and their students (with their valentine boxes) getting on the buses and I sent up a prayer of thanks that I teach High School. Just how do you do it year after year?

[channlluv]

Because life is too short not to be in love, and sometimes love comes cleverly disguised as chocolate.

Or Sidi shoes and Speedplay cleats.

Or an iPhone.

Or my bike already set up on the trainer for me when I get home.

But the chocolate hearts are really nice, too.

Roxy

[redrhodie]

Because life is too short not to be in love, and sometimes love comes cleverly disguised as chocolate.

Roxy

Awww! I love that!

[ridenread]

My 8 year old son just came home with his Valentine's Loot. Huge 4 inch chocolate heart lollipops, boxes of candy hearts, gift bags full of misc. candy, pencils, note pads and little toys. And just a few simple cards with nothing attached.
I love holidays and have a bag of silly little things for him. I just couldn't believe the stuff he came home with. Sadly most of it will end up in the trash.

[lph]

Wow. I realize I haven't "got" Valentine's at all. It's gradually being adopted here, like Halloween, but is strictly a romantic thing between adult couples, with ads for flowers, small gifts, maybe a romantic dinner. I had no idea of the cards+candy for all for kids, or the family extension.

Ok. We have a pact at home to not celebrate Valentines, Mother's day or Father's day (we "celebrate" random days instead), but I'll admit it: I would be thrilled to receive a Valentines Day gift or card