We spent our first Valentine's Day watching Hannibal in a theater and eating cheap pizza. Many of our V-Days afterward were spent watching movies and eating pizza. Some years we'd prepare a nice meal at home because, again, we do not want to spend time in over crowded restaurants. I've always enjoyed sharing time in the kitchen with my love, or better yet getting a break from cooking.
Valentine's Day is about sharing time with the ones you love. I'm not in favor of "Hallmark" holidays, but then again I do like any excuse for a date. Now that we have an older child, our celebration includes her as well. As we planned what to do this year, we considered a hike, but it's sadly already too hot in Southern California. At least it's too hot to carry a three month old along. The only other option was an afternoon at the beach. My eldest Selah was ecstatic! On the ride out she said, "Thank you Papa, thank you Mama, thank you Zoe for taking me to the beach." That moment blessed my heart and brought tears of joy to my eyes. It's those little moments that remind you that you're doing something right.
Our tradition with children will be to spend Valentine's Day creating family memories. To exchange cards reminding each other why and what we love about one another. And since we schedule time for ourselves on other days, this occasion will be to remind our girls, that we love them.
