I never really liked Valentines Day as a youth, probably because I never had some hunk of a guy (or any guy) head over heels for me showering me with chocolates and flowers. Then I got married and now I have a hunk of a guy head over heels but I still am not being showered with chocolates or flowers, and I am great with that. It is kind of funny holiday that I think is there just to make single people feel bad. And so in my family, I want to change what Valentines Day is and make it something positive that they can look forward to even in the years ahead that they are single.So instead of ignoring the holiday, we decided to make Valentines Day a family occasion. We set the table pretty and make an extra yummy meal and have a candle lite dinner. The kiddos think this is great and I don't harbor any feelings of the missed chocolates because I buy them for the family. It is great fun and we get to show the ones we really love that we love them and want to spend time with them.
And, this year Evan did go above and beyond and brought home a potted flowering plant and great cards for all of us. Way to go, Evan!
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How fun! We do the same thing and have a candlelight dinner as a family. Orignially that started because it was too hard to get a babysitter and too crowded at the restaraunts, but I've never thought about the benefits for my kids in their teen years. Good insight!
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