Valentine's Day

As soon as we got home from Disneyland, Valentine's Day arrived. For some reason, I just love this holiday. However, I was tired and moody from the trip, so I really had to muster up some energy to make it special for the kids. It ended up not being as over-the-top as other years, but the kids didn't seem to notice. I'm glad that they are pretty easily impressed!

Annual heart-shaped pancake breakfast

Less decor and candy, but it was better than nothing

Ethan had a party in his kindergarten class

Such adorable kids!

Then Jackson threw a fit...and that was our

cue to leave. Yes, we made it 15 minutes.

Then we had to book it to Brooklyn's preschool party.

She had a world-class fit in the parking lot, but we made it.

Jackson discovered a new-found love for tootsie pops

Later I took my sweet boy on a special date to a 50's diner

Brooklyn got a Happy Meal on her date, so she was thrilled!

Maybe next year I'll throw another party or get creative...or maybe those days are long gone. With another munchkin in the mix, I can't imagine I'll have much time and energy for those things!