A love story:

This past Sunday, while driving in the car - I was holding hands with Doug. Kenzie took note and became somewhat ~ angry. After telling us that "she did not like that" and to "stop that!" - we explained that she was feeling "jealous" and that she shouldn't be upset that "mommy & daddy love each other." We were headed to her Nana & Poppy's for our weekly dinner together. At dinner, Kenzie reached over - took Doug's hand - and thoughtfully exclaimed that she was holding it because "we love each other."



Today, not being a huge fan of Valentine's day (commercialism, you know?) we did go to the library for story hour and enjoyed a Valentine's inspired session. After coming home, Kenzie and I worked to set up our dinner for tonight -- making it special I explained: because Valentine's day is about "loving each other."





We created a card for her daddy. Our mailbox has literally been frozen closed for a few days, & I knew that the traditional Valentine's cookies that my mom sends us each year - were probably in there. Just in case, we created some chocolate "pupcakes" too. Heavy on the frosting.



Fortunately, it was sunny despite the snow and our mailbox thawed enough that I could open it. We've collected all the Valentine's treats from the mail and set them at the side of the table. We'll open all the goodies tonight at dinner.



Kenzie got a real kick out of setting the table. I let her pick the candles, directing her to pick us some pretty red or pink ones. We settled them ALL in the center of the table - even the flip-flop & hula dancer floaty candles!!! She also set out the placemats and napkins. While fluttering her hands around in the air (which is what she does when she's excited) she was exclaiming -- We need forks. (!!) And spoons. (!!) And food. (!!!!) Can I eat the pupcakes now???



Valentime's Day. A(nother) day that is only special: Because we love each other.