Raising Lexington
Raising Lexington: Valentine's Day with the Kids
Valentine’s Day can be more than just a day about Hallmark cards and chocolates.
I started talking about Valentine’s Day with some friends recently and the looks I got could have wilted a rose. Turned up noses, snarky comments about husbands dropping the ball and a few shrugged shoulders was about all I got. I realize that we have all been bombarded with Hallmark and Ferrero Rocher chocolate commercials the past few weeks, but I am determined to turn this holiday from superficial to super fabulous. At least at my house. For starters I thought of my official answer for “Mom, what is Valentine’s Day anyway?” My answer, drum roll please...“It’s a day to celebrate Love (yes, Love with a capital L).” It doesn’t have to be a day filled with commercial influences, but a day when we go the extra mile to remind those we love …
Audra Myerberg
3:11 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2012
Thank you so much Denise! I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day! more ›