Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day (tomorrow)!

A lot of people are very bitter about this holiday. I, on the other hand, have always enjoyed it. Valentine's Day isn't just for couples- it's for everyone!

I like to make homemade valentines or pass out those cheesy cartoon ones that you used to give "one to every person" in your elementary classes. I used to devour conversation hearts and look forward to Valentine's Day parties where you could decorate your own cookies or boxes for all your treats.

I have several good Valentine's Day memories. One of my favorites was of the valentines my grandpa Tom used to send me. I swear that man only bought one box of valentines in his lifetime because every year I would get the SAME valentine. I remember them well. Superman was on the front. Every year it was Superman, but different words of course. Some said "crazy about you!" and others just "will you be my valentine?" They were all signed the same too. "Happy Valentine's Day...love Grandpa Tom and Cookie".

I miss those valentines and I wish I would have saved them because they make me laugh, but this year I got an even BETTER valentine. In the mail my mom and dad sent me a lifetime supply of sugar cookies along with a card that made me smile ear to ear. It made me chuckle a bit, because it's kind of like my parent's nice way of saying "you're weird, but we love you anyways".

This is what it read...

Daughter,
You're one of a kind. It means so much to see you spreading your wings, trying new things, and discovering what a unique and beautiful person you are. It's a special gift to watch you grow, to see you dream, and to love you more each day.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Love,
Mom and Dad (appropriately signed in red ink)

Photograph: I LOVE to play Scrabble. It's an almost daily routine at home. I was very happy to find someone at school who likes to play it as much, if not more, than I do.