Valentine's Day

So me and Michael decided back when Matthew was a baby that we would make Valentine's Day all about our kids. As in, do fun Valentine's crafts, eat Valentine's candy, and take the kids out on a simple date. To me, that is just more fun. Michael and I often celebrate each other by going out on a date the week or weekend before since our half anniversary is on Feb 7th. And then on Valentine's Day we just focus on all the cute fun kid stuff. It's a fun tradition that I know won't last forever as the kids get older and have less of a desire for the "cute fun kid stuff," :-) but for now, it is perfect.

In the past I haven't usually gotten Valentine's gifts for the kids, but growing up I remember that my mom always decorated the kitchen table with fun Valentine's candy and maybe a small gift and I loved it. So finally this year I did the same for the kids. The all got a small gift and some candy. Matthew and Kate both got a fun pillow and Josh got an art toy.

That night I took Matthew out on a date and Michael took Kate out on a date. Me and Matthew's tradition for the last several years has been to go to McDonald's for ice cream cones. He loves it and so do it!

Michael and Kate's tradition for the past few years has been to go get a donut at Bosa. She loved getting all dressed up for her date.

I love that second picture because they took it to recreate the picture they took two years ago on their first Valentine's Day date - (too cute!)

Gotta love these years when the kids want to spend their Valentine's Day with their parents. ;-) I'll miss that! Ha! Oh and yes, Joshua was kinda left out of the ice cream/donuts this year since he still didn't really get what was going on, but he will absolutely be included starting next year. I wouldn't want him missing out on all this fun!