Lessons on Valentines Day

1.Every day should be Valentines Day

For the past two years I worked in a flower shop which meant that the week leading up to Valentines Day was crazy busy. Early mornings, late nights, and by the actual day all I wanted to do was go home and crash. Our Valentines would consist of a heart shaped dinner created by Jeff, which I wouldn't change for the world, but I was excited that this year we would actually be able to do something together on this day dedicated to love. This is how my valentines spent their day:

 

 

and I wouldn't have changed a thing about it. These three boys, yes I include Remi our dog, are the

loves of my life and getting to spend a lazy day with them is enough for me. And to Jeff's  credit, he did bring me home flowers. We also had dinner reservations and dressed up for the occasion. It was our first date since Brody was born and we spent more than half the drive and the first twenty minutes at the restaurant talking about our son. The rest of the date we took turns asking each other questions about our hopes and dreams for our relationship and our son. And then it hit me, we should always be celebrating our love. It should always be special. and this brings me to my next lesson...

 

2. Have more fun

 

During our question game we started remembering different adventures we've had together and how much fun we use to have. I know I make us sound like old farts saying we 'use to have fun', but the thing is, having a baby has kind of made us old farts. Adjusting to this new life has left us both pretty exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally. We have started taking each other for granted and just sort of function around Brody. Don't get me wrong, we love Brody more than words can say and we would not change our lives for anything, but we've stopped paying attention to us, and that's sad because without "us' we wouldn't have our little nugget.  We have agreed to make time for us. To go on date nights and nurture our relationship not only as parents to Brody but husband and wife to be. And to just have fun. Cause being able to laugh together makes for happy parents and a happy home.

 

3. Always think twice before starting a DIY project

 

I love the idea of being crafty and DIY projects, however, it never fails that midway through I am always asking myself why the heck did I start this?!?  I had high hopes on Valentines day to get a few projects done. I made my own card for Jeff which was probably the most successful project I've had in awhile. I give myself an A+ on that. I should've stopped there. I didn't though and with momentum from that I started notes for my bridesmaids. They didn't turn out how I had pictured them in my head, but I mailed them off anyways. It's the thought that counts. Lastly I thought I would try to recreate a Pinterest find in honor of Valentines Day. Normally I love to bake, it makes me happy, and when I bake I clean up my mess as I go. Not even halfway through on this one and I was ready to toss everything in the trash.I knew it was a disaster when Remi, our dog, was licking my powder sugar covered socks and cake mix, frosting and food coloring was splattered across our counter. Jeff was home though, and with his amazing amounts of patience he convinced me to see it through and even managed to make me laugh about it.

 

This is how it is supposed to look

This is how mine turned out