tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post8304661006846388182..comments2023-11-02T09:10:48.303-04:00Comments on A Day in the Life ...: Happy Valentine's, Friend...Karen MEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-52085874348083985212009-02-18T00:12:00.000-05:002009-02-18T00:12:00.000-05:00omg. i hear ya on not being crafty and still tryin...omg. i hear ya on not being crafty and still trying to put together a decent 'goodie bag' so that you won't look like the slacker mom. I remember when it was just cute character cards and MAYBE a lolly or two..now it's like freakin' Halloween with the Valentine candy! <BR/><BR/>good V post though! We don't do a big to-do either for Valentine's day. It feels forced when you have to do it on 'a day' you know?LadyHAHAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091191050470228928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-28215547086870136532009-02-15T22:56:00.000-05:002009-02-15T22:56:00.000-05:00I often feel I'm too practical and miss out on the...I often feel I'm too practical and miss out on the romantic moments. I'm also a bit of an anti-valentines day person too, but my husband isn't and I'm trying to make more of an effort to give him the same special feeling he gives me when he surprises me with some romantic gesture. <BR/>But alas, this year we were both sick and we did nothing out of the ordinary. Infact, I don't think I even got out of my PJ's all day while he went to work. <BR/>Sigh.<BR/>Plus... his birthday is only a few days before Valentine's day and I've already racked my brain trying to figure out what to do for him.Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329087078358950801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-17778160086161555542009-02-15T10:36:00.000-05:002009-02-15T10:36:00.000-05:00You know m'dear, I am starting to think we've been...You know m'dear, I am starting to think we've been living parallel lives in a lot of ways... a lot of what you wrote in this eloquent post could have come from my mouth (not necessarily so eloquently, though!), including the bit about the high school boyfriend (that's a whole other horror story, what that became!) My hubby is my best friend too, and was my friend before any romance ever erupted. I think that's the best way, don't you?<BR/><BR/> I share your thoughts on V-Day too, although last night we actually WENT OUT to a local dinner theatre production of Love Letters, mainly because our friends asked us to come along, and because it was raising funds for a new arts group they've started out here in boonie-land. Can't remember the last time I went out for V-Day!<BR/><BR/>ANYWAY! I'm glad you have ended up with such a great guy (because you and I know people who have not done so well in that department, ahem!) and I hope you are enjoying a happy Valentine's weekend together with your lovely kids. <BR/><BR/>It is great getting to know you again after all these years! :)Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-10609458698479659032009-02-14T18:10:00.000-05:002009-02-14T18:10:00.000-05:00Your part about flowers feels very real to me afte...Your part about flowers feels very real to me after last year, too. They do just fade and die. Sigh. My heart goes out to you.<BR/><BR/>We celebrate a bit, because it's fun, but we refuse to let it force us into pressure situations. Wine and a nice dinner at home is perfect. Though my husband did arrange for me to have a massage yesterday, which I very much needed, and was very much appreciated.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-6626924954193542542009-02-14T12:43:00.000-05:002009-02-14T12:43:00.000-05:00Sylvia's too old for V-day bags, PHEW! And Riley w...Sylvia's too old for V-day bags, PHEW! And Riley wanted to make them herself this year :)Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-3964992716059039852009-02-14T08:59:00.000-05:002009-02-14T08:59:00.000-05:00Happy Valentine's Day to your and yours. I hope yo...Happy Valentine's Day to your and yours. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-4192944030795377722009-02-14T08:42:00.000-05:002009-02-14T08:42:00.000-05:00I totally agree 100% with your sentiments about th...I totally agree 100% with your sentiments about the meaning of Valentines. I think of it as a friendship day as well. <BR/><BR/>Ds's school forbids parents sending in snacks for any occasion. If we were allowed to send in stuff, for sure I'd be stressin' over the treatbags, too. I was kind of relieved I didn't have to!<BR/><BR/>Mundane activities do seem soooo exhausting. It seems like you've done nothing but you've done so much.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you went to your reunion and had a good time. Must be fun seeing how everyone looks and what they've been up to since you've seen them last.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-62460863589812899662009-02-14T05:55:00.000-05:002009-02-14T05:55:00.000-05:00Valentine's Day is a children's festival, at least...Valentine's Day is a children's festival, at least here. I love how Treehouse (the one tv station I'd die without) just calls it friendship and caring day. I'm happier watching her glee as she brings home all the cards from her friends, (and it must be geographic, because aside from the valentine's the Princess spent 2 weeks colouring and painstakingly addressing to her friends - her choice, she loves crafts - we had all store-bought cards, signed by the parents, a few with a candy taped on, but nothing as beautiful as your gift bags!) than any roses or box of candy from Hubs could give me.Badness Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05660823596302637985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-76180244281190089382009-02-14T00:30:00.000-05:002009-02-14T00:30:00.000-05:00I love this post. And seriously, what ever happen...I love this post. <BR/><BR/>And seriously, what ever happened to just handing out Valentine's Day cards for class? I can't believe all the stuff my boys brought home from their parties. Sheesh!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-14040317322472953302009-02-14T00:19:00.000-05:002009-02-14T00:19:00.000-05:00Well, now, this is my kind of Valentine's Day post...Well, now, this is my kind of Valentine's Day post. Taking a moment to honor friendship is great. I feel like every day, all the time, is a celebration of the romantic love in my life.<BR/><BR/>Glad you feel the same!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.com