Balentimes Day

Our Valentine's Day this year was like something out of a tv show, seriously. The night before, we realized that we had both, without letting the other know, planned the whole day for our family. We both had planned a special breakfast, we both had bought presents for the kids, we both had ... you get the idea.  It was completely a moment of you.did.what?!?We had different ideas for the day -- he wanted a 'Mommy is everyone's Valentine kind of day, as he put it, with breakfast in bed for me and the list goes on (incredibly sweet, I know) and I had planned more of a family day with Joe and I doing things for all four of us to enjoy together

We have always alternated with who plans Valentine's Day. And while I know Valentine's Day isn't everyone's cup of tea, we really enjoy the holiday.  We realized this year that with two small children, young and close together, and all that comes along with that, we probably need to communicate a little better before hand about our plans and forgo the idea of surprising each other -- if only for a little while.  Ha! Growing pains.
We worked it all out in the end and ended up with a great day for everyone.
Joe cooked a breakfast (complete with pink heart pancakes!) for all of us to enjoy together.

 We visited our mothers at work so that Joey could bring them flowers and hand out the "balentimes" we made for their co-workers. Joey had to reach down deep to summon the strength to give away the lolipops that were attached to his valentines.  It was a growing experience, but he did really well after he understood what was going on.
 Somehow Debbie escaped my camera even though I had it with me! ;o)

  We came home and Joey finally got the special Valentine's lunch he had been asking and asking for, wait for it ---- macaroni and cheese.  Special, special. :o)

Joey mixed with sugar.
My mom watched the kiddos for us so we could go out to dinner alone.  We went to Samario's this year and it was sooo good! It's starting to get harder after nine Valentine's Days together to find someplace new to go :o).  We exchanged presents -- flowers and jewelery for me and games for Joe since he has a new love of 'game night'.  The babes lucked out in the whole deal of course since they ended up with presents both from Joe and from me. Ha!

It was a happy Heart Day for out little foursome, indeed.