I think it's a well known fact that we love holidays at our home. Perhaps the festivities are made that much more memorable because of our family traditions. I like to think so, anyway!
We like to got out to eat as a family the night before Valentine's day in an effort to avoid the masses. This year, Jason and I couldn't decide on a location, so we narrowed it down to a list of nearby restaurants and allowed the boys to choose. The result: dinner at IHOP. It turned out to be an excellent choice, because they had this incredible Valentine special for two that was, well, incredible! The boys got pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage. They couldn't have been more delighted.
For the actual morning of Valentine's day, we ate our traditional breakfast of heart-shaped pancakes and strawberry syrup. This was a favorite childhood memory of my own. My mother always did that for us. Another thing my mother did was make pink, heart-shaped Rice Krispy treats. That was what I always gave to my friends for Valentine's treats. I love that my boys now do the same for their friends.
A tradition that we have started on our own has been ordering heart-shaped pizzas. Usually we eat them for dinner with some sparkling cider, but we were making deliveries today that made it more logical for lunch. 
At the last minute, we decided to swing by McDonald's for dinner, because nothing says, "I love you!" more to my boys than allowing them to get a Happy Meal! I don't know if that's going to be a new tradition, though. I can just imagine Jason telling people, "Yeah, I took my wife to McDonald's on Valentine's Night." I wonder what their response would be.With all of the gluttonous behavior and over consumption of sugared foods, I'm glad that Jason and I gave each other a treadmill for Valentine's Day. I think I've got a couple of laps to run!
This post authored by Amber
I've said it before, and I'll probably say it again, but truly, you are supermom.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun! You guys were smart to go out the night before. We waited 90 minutes at Red Lobster on Valentine's Night...and the sad thing is, we knew better than to go out that night...you live and learn I guess. It was still a nice date though :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day! You were always the gal who thought of all the extra details for parties and dates. I'm sure your kids will have so many fun memories! What a cute mom you are!!
ReplyDeleteYUM! What a fun and cute day. You are a great mom. I love the McD's idea. Our kids would love that!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find the time? I must admit that I was lucky enough to remember to make white chocolate popcorn for the girls to take to school. No cute name tags, no cute wrapping, stuck it in small brown paper bags. Better than forgetting, which is what I did for SEPs.
ReplyDeleteYou are the cutest mom ever! I know I always say that but it's because it's true! I LOVE the effort you put into traditions and making holidays special for your boys.
ReplyDeleteYou guys have great traditions. I don't think in my old age, I remember any that we might have had.
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