We had our usual "I love you" pancakes. I got up early to accomplish it, and was glad I did. The girls have gotten used to this, and I think would have been dissapointed without it.
Payden had a dance at school that day, so she was wearing a dress. She danced with boys!
Ava and Corrine loved the cherries.
And Michaela made sure I wasn't left out; she made me mine! It was very sweet.
That afternoon when everyone got home, we got to work cleaning up and decorating. The little girls took charge of the table. Ava washed it off, then put the table cloth on. Then they made decorations, set it, and put stickers on the glasses. I really didn't give them much direction!
Then we couldn't wait to give gifts. Ava had seen this heart box of chocolates in the store, and wanted so badly to get it for me that I let them buy it for me. (Read: I paid for my own Valentines present!) But she wanted to give it to me, and I will never forget her sweetness about it. I will keep that box forever.
Michaela and a new scarf and fuzzy socks.
Ava and Ninny got some little toys.
Payden with her hat and fuzzy socks.
We lit the candles and served dinner. Shrimp, fish, asparagus and the best company I could ever ask for.
After dinner, we made our own disco ball and put on a dance. Everyone danced and had so much fun, until Ava dropped Ninny on her head. She was ok, but the moment was kind of broken, so we moved on to other activities!
Our disco ball; a balloon covered in foil and sparkly stickers, hung from the ceiling and lit up with flashlights!
For an activity, we covered pink marsmallows in chocolate and dipped it in toppings.
Yummy and pretty. I also made heart shaped custards for dessert, but they didn't hold their shape so no picture! They tasted good, though.
And then, to top off a wonderful night, a neighbor came over with a tray of goodies, one for each of us. She said that she thinks of me being alone, and wanted to let me know she was thinking of me. She also said that she loves me and wants to keep me here! I was flattered and touched. I don't know if she knows how much her kind gesture meant to me.
Ava and Ninny got some little toys.
Payden with her hat and fuzzy socks.
We lit the candles and served dinner. Shrimp, fish, asparagus and the best company I could ever ask for.
After dinner, we made our own disco ball and put on a dance. Everyone danced and had so much fun, until Ava dropped Ninny on her head. She was ok, but the moment was kind of broken, so we moved on to other activities!
Our disco ball; a balloon covered in foil and sparkly stickers, hung from the ceiling and lit up with flashlights!
For an activity, we covered pink marsmallows in chocolate and dipped it in toppings.
Yummy and pretty. I also made heart shaped custards for dessert, but they didn't hold their shape so no picture! They tasted good, though.
And then, to top off a wonderful night, a neighbor came over with a tray of goodies, one for each of us. She said that she thinks of me being alone, and wanted to let me know she was thinking of me. She also said that she loves me and wants to keep me here! I was flattered and touched. I don't know if she knows how much her kind gesture meant to me.
The only problem with this fabulous day is that now I have a counter full of goodies and candies! Willpower!
3 comments:
I loved the fun things you did. You made the day memorable and a fun memory for your kids. What a great mom you are.
Looks like you made this a very special day for everyone! I am amazed by all you do! :)
I'm glad you had a great day...i love Ava's gift, kids are the best! You are such a fun mother, I love the cool stuff you do with your kids!
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