Post by snarkysparklefart on Jan 28, 2015 10:08:42 GMT -5
We do Vday for DD & she usually gets a small toy (found a Lego for $3.99 this year), a bit of candy and a stuffed animal. Our anniversary is 4 days after, so we don't do anything for ourselves until then- but we love a Hallmark holiday.
I might get them a little something and maybe bake something yummy. I mentioned to dh that I might get the babies a little stuffed animal, but he is a grump. I will probably do it anyway.
I'm thinking about making cookies with him and then delivering them to Grandpa, Auntie and Uncle. His birthday is two days after VDay, so I'm not planning to do much of anything, ever.
My cousins bridal shower is on Valentines Day. Its obviously love themed. It might be gag-worthy, but there should be pink mimosas and lots of treats, so I'll go.
well, after reading this, I forgot that I would have a little box of Valentine candy next to my cereal bowl in the mornings. And my mom would mail me an envelope of candy every year once I moved out of the house.
So I need to figure out something fun to do for VDay.
I just ordered a couple books for him and am calling it his valentine's day present and then maybe a few treats. Growing up we always made heart shaped pizza for dinner so I do that now, but that's about all the effort I put into the holiday.
I'm 35 years old and my father still sends me this over-the-top monstrosity of flowers. EVERY YEAR. I hate flowers and think it's way too daddy's little girl but it would break his heart if I told him to stop.
The week of I do put little notes in my DD's lunch. I buy heart shaped brownies. I might cut her sandwich into a heart. I guess I could chill out some.
I just try to decorate our acknowledge the holidays with them.
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I'm 35 years old and my father still sends me this over-the-top monstrosity of flowers. EVERY YEAR. I hate flowers and think it's way too daddy's little girl but it would break his heart if I told him to stop.
I think "it's swell" that you can't tell your dad to stop because that's how I feel about my dad and the huge box of chocolates. But I do love flowers once in awhile, so can't love the flower hate.
ETA- swell is part of the love tit of the day, that's why that's in there (for mobile users).
My kids go nuts over silly straws. I need to find some heart shaped ones.
I saw some in the valentines section at target this past weekend. Maybe for $1.99? They also had tiny boxes of Jelly Belly jelly beans with just pink & red flavors for $1, which is DDs favorite, and that'll be her candy this year.
Post by thepardoner on Jan 28, 2015 10:42:32 GMT -5
I haven't done anything for the kids yet but this year I will. My mom always did something special for all the holidays and I want to continue that tradition. So many fun ideas! This will be the first year I have to do school Valentines..why is TinyPrints blocked at work!?!
I give a small heart with a couple chocolates in it. My dad always did this because he said everyone should have a Valentine. He still gives us a Valentine and I love it!
I actually like to think of family love more than romantic love on V-Day. It was also my Grandparents anniversary, so we always talk/reflect on that.
I'm 35 years old and my father still sends me this over-the-top monstrosity of flowers. EVERY YEAR. I hate flowers and think it's way too daddy's little girl but it would break his heart if I told him to stop.
Thats really sweet. My dad sends me and my sisters chocolate covered strawberries every year, even though we are all old and married. I thinks its cute!
This is my first year having to do classroom valentines and I'm already overthinking it. The other kids' moms always do the most for each occasion, so now I'm figuring my dollar store valentines are not going to cut it. I wish I had the balls to not give a shit.
On Valentine's Day, I'll have the boys go on a treasure hunt to find their little gifts (probably some chocolate and stickers or Play-Doh). They love searching the house for presents.
And that night, I'll promptly ditch them and go with my sisters and nieces to see 50 Shades.
Post by divinemsbee on Jan 28, 2015 11:47:32 GMT -5
I'm 31 years old and my mom still sends me a little box for Valentine's, Easter, and Halloween. And stocking stuff for Christmas. She does it for H as well.
No kids to do it with yet, but H and I tend to do something small. Flowers (because I love flowers) and some candy and maybe cook a nice meal.
It's kind of doing the least because I don't have to actually write a single thing. Just stapel 40 bags to 40 cards. Walla.
This is quite brilliant. I thought my storebought cards were simplifying my lyfe but I still need to write names on them. (DD can write her own name but there's nofuckingway she's doing that like 20x on tiny card (she has a long name and takes up a lot of room with her preschooler handwriting).
When DD1 was 4 her teacher emphasized letting the kids sign their own name on the cards as a way to practice. It was excruciating.
Post by buffaluffagus on Jan 28, 2015 12:12:46 GMT -5
They have a roof over their heads and a gazillion toys and get smooches and hugs and love and whatnot. And they get chocolate and cookies and chips every single effing day courtesy of baby daddy.
But yes. I'm sure I'll buy them toys and balloons and stuffed animals because I'm such a fucking pushover for a cheesy holiday. #fwp
I know! There are three of us that I recognize. One on TTGP (used to be two before I graduated from there), and Sterling. I do want to say I've had this siggy gif for at least a year on TB and just brought it over here. The avatar is new, though.
I haven't thought about this year yet. I usually try to do something fun. Little decorations and a small present probably. It's pretty easy to please them. Any excuse to have fun and celebrate is a good thing in my book.
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