Every mom, or parent for that matter, knows that Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to teach your children about love. The kind of love you have for your friends. The kind that you have for your family, the kind that you have for your community, your church, yourself...
The list goes on because there is more than one kind of love.
Just as there are many ways to love.
On Valentine's Day I like to make sure the kids have an extra special treat to share with their friends. I want them to feel special and important. Then I want them to share that feeling with their classmates.
I know I look back at all the extra things my mom did and I cherish the time she took to make me shine amongst my peers.
Looking yummy!
So Sunday I spent the day in the kitchen. Not completely unusual but this Sunday I was making a little something special for the kids to share on Valentine's Day. S'ghetti girl was thrilled with the results. Her happiness makes me happy. I will look forward to them sharing their stories of how much all their friends enjoyed the cards and treats that they shared.
For me Valentine's Day is a little bit about getting. It's about getting love back from all the love we give each day. That's what it is about remembering that the more we give love out to others, the more love we get in return.
Heart pie lollipops
So for those who think Valentine's Day isn't special, you might be missing the point.
Valentine's Day is just a way to focus on the topic and teach our families because of course we love each other every day.
It's just easier on some days than others.
LBM decorated himself for Valentine's Day
Happy Valentines to you and yours! :)
ReplyDeletethose cookiepops look amazing!!
ReplyDeleteHappy VD
Oh LBM! He's just his own little firework of a Valentine, isn't he??? Hilarious!
ReplyDeletelol I love it and I only cut Logan's toast in hearts.....I need this recipe :) please. They look great!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your post!
ReplyDeleteThis post totally reminded me of the cookies my mom me as a child. I completely forgot about them but need to start the tradition with darling daughter. Although our yummy filled hearts didn't have handsome carrying sticks!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
I miss the days of bringing in home made treats to school! I should have whipped up a batch for my co-workers, except that they are bunch of miserable, ungrateful you-know-whats. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day!
Your lollipops look so good. And they look like they were pretty easy to make. And LBM - hope you had fun getting the texta off him.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! I love Valentine's Day, I can't wait to get home from work and see all the cards my babies got from their friends at school. Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines day! <3
ReplyDeleteThose lollypops are just so cute and clever, I bet they were so much fun to make! I love holidays - even the cheesy ones - just because I like to do something a little bit fun for the kids :).
ReplyDeleteYou're such a good mama! What a nice way to look at the day and turn it into a teachable moment.
ReplyDeleteYou are a crafty mom, I love it! Geez, what aren't you good at? :)
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