A day of snow and mush, more like it. A snow day today. How'd you like that for timing? Sick day yesterday, snow day today. Why work?! Roman had a very busy Valentine's Day. He so sweetly wished us a happy day first thing this morning. He got lots of cards at preschool (with lots of candy). He received a card with a small amount of $$ from both sets of grandparents, so we're going to put it together and let him buy something for himself at Toys R Us. Next month. :)
After dinner this evening (which included red strawberry-flavored Jello hearts), we went to Baskin-Robbins for ice cream. Then Daddy surprised us both with cards (stickers in Roman's!). A very nice day, just the way I like it. A little special, but nothing over the top for a Hallmark day.
I bet I'll have to go to work tomorrow. Oh well, two days and then I'm off for a week. Life's not all bad!
After dinner this evening (which included red strawberry-flavored Jello hearts), we went to Baskin-Robbins for ice cream. Then Daddy surprised us both with cards (stickers in Roman's!). A very nice day, just the way I like it. A little special, but nothing over the top for a Hallmark day.
I bet I'll have to go to work tomorrow. Oh well, two days and then I'm off for a week. Life's not all bad!
Comments
http://www.history.com/minisites/valentine/
Therefore, perhaps "Hallmark holiday" is the incorrect usage; but I still feel that while the sentiment is nice, the expectations and accoutrements that are practically forced down people's throats DUE to Hallmark and American Greetings, as well as other businesses - "if I don't have a significant other, it's the worst day of the year!" "If I don't buy her a diamond necklace, she'll think I don't love her!" - create undue pressure and expectations, and are inane and economically driven. Therefore, I do not like the holiday. I feel the same way about Christmas, by the way.
Nor do I go to a Parks and Rec. sponsored anything on Memorial weekend. :)