Elena, at home after ballet class, was thrilled to show off the $3 Grandma Liz sent along with her Valentine's Day card. You would have thought she won the lottery, she was so excited! The girl makes up a song for EVERYTHING these days: she has one for putting on her socks, one for mean I am for making her sit in time out, and an adorable one that almost always cheers up her baby brothers. So it was no suprise that she made a song up about the first time she recieved a dollar bill that was hers. She even made up a dance to go along with her new hit song "I'm rich, oh yeah, I have money, money, money, oh yeah." I hope it doesn't totally crush her to finds out how little $3 will get her at the toy store.
Brian and David were very content to hang out together in their brand new MacClaren double stroller- their Valentine's Day present from Mom. This is officially the 12th stroller I have bought since we starting having kids, which is a bit ridiculous. But I truly think that THIS is the one will make getting out of the house a little easier. By the way, those are not matching bruises or birthmarks on their left legs. Elena decided they each needed a Barbie tatoo which has stuck around now for over a week despite daily baths.
I volunteered this afternoon at Alex's 1st Grade Valentine's Day Party and it was fun to watch Alex interact with his classmates. This was the first year he has attended a school that exchanged valentines, and he worked diligently at picking out the exact right one for each of his friends. He had a great time playing all with the special activities during the party, especially Heart Bingo. I love his competitive spirit!
It is an amazing blessing to be able to say I love you to these wonderful children on Valentine's Day, and every other day of the year.
