I would do it all over again. 
There have definitely been times in my life where a different decision would have resulted in a much different present. But whenever I see one of those quizzes about “if you had to do it all over again . . . ” the answer is always yes. I would. If only to see these squishy faces every day.
Category: family
Wanna see?
We’re getting ready for our oldest’s birthday party in a few days, so we’d like to revisit some of our past happenings – yes, we’re cray-cray around here!
Valentine’s Day
We are spending tonight as a family, I have planned a scavenger hunt for the boys and some sweet prizes. Should be lots of fun! I also got some heart shaped pasta for dinner – ravioli (from Costco) for us and plain (from World Market) for the boys.
I did, however, put together a little board with an outfit for a fancy Valentine’s dinner out. Yes, that is Kate Middleton’s engagement dress, but in a lovely burgundy color, with classic accessories and my favorite perfume for dressy nights.
I am so excited about tonight! Hope the boys like their scavenger hunt!!
A moment
This morning I was at my sons’ school, helping out in my oldest’s classroom. I listened to him and his classmates singing their days of the week and their months of the year. The last syllable in December lasts longer, and goes higher, and it always makes me smile, to listen to all those sweet young voices singing it.
As I left, I stopped by the office to buy some Valentines for him. My little one has no classes there on Monday but my oldest does. They’re raising money by selling lollipops you can buy for $1 and they will be delivered to the classroom. I hope he likes them.
I went through the playground to get to my car and got sweet hugs from my boy, who was on recess. I also got some winks. Winks are awesome, and he does them so well. Then his BFF came up to me to get a hug, too.
I smiled as I got in my car, my boy and his friends playing in the cold, but sunny morning, their laughter a tender melody; my other boy learning more every day in his classroom, too.
It was a good moment. I love my life.
More Sunday reading!
This time I’m linking up my little Valentine-themed mantel.
I made the little mantel cloth from some remnants from JoAnn’s and leftover brown fabric I pleated for a pretty edge.
I’ve kept my mantel pretty simple, some pictures on the sides of my “loves” and a picture from our honeymoon in the center. Target has these seasonal frames for $4.99 and I wish I’d gotten more of the black ones, but I love the pretty red heart one.
A crystal dish on the left for Valentine Hershey kisses and a red candle on the right, and pretty candlesticks with red candles on the ends.
That’s my Valentine mantel linked up at The Stories of A to Z!
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