~VALENTINE THOUGHTS~

I hope your day is filled with love and sweetness!

I remember Valentine's Day when I was in school, forever ago.  It's changed a lot since then.  I guess it's good changes for youngsters though.

Long ago, we used to send Valentines to those in our classroom that we really liked a lot.  

Today, you must give every single child in the classroom a Valentine.  

At least this way the most unpopular child recieves as many Valentine's as everyone else and no one feels left out.

At first when I heard about it, I thought how terrible for a child to be forced to give a Valentine to someone they didn't like at all, and there is always the boy or girl that teases you or makes your life a misery, and who wants to be forced to give them a Valentine.  Right?
...but when I thought about it, I'm sure it was wise.  It's just changed and everything is constantly changing..
Even Valentine's Day.

You should have seen our busy dining room table the night before Valentine's Day..

I bought a LOT of boxes of Valentines... but looking back...how I sometimes long to do it all again.
To have those days back.

To see the happy little faces when they got their brand new boxes of Valentines and rushed to find a place at the table and begin the laborious  job of putting the names of their special friends on them.  I encouraged them to give one to everyone..but I didn't force them.  

I tried to give reasons why they should, and as I remember, they did, even if they did make a face.

I heard a few grumbles..but not many and the excitement of the the process and the fun of the party at school always seemed to put them in a generous mood.  

There was always a lot to do. Little felt hearts to be cut out and attached to ribbons for their hair, something pretty to wear, usually red with an added red bow......just so much.  I remember one year I even cut out tiny red hearts of felt and attached them to my youngest's little white mary jane shoes.  She was a hit! 

I wonder if she remembers.  

I do and I would do it all again..I would have all seven of them.

As for me...

I am blessed to have a Sweetheart of a husband who never forgets.  Empty Valentine boxes line the breakfast bar, so far there are six.

Both have experienced great loss, and both found love once again.

Makes me smile!

I'm grateful

But is it all just about the card and box of chocolates?

YES!  Of course it is!!  

:)

I'm kidding! 

Love.  What a nice thought to dwell on.

Mona