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Valentines Day!

26th January, 2010 - Posted by Raheema -

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching!  All father’s please take note of this - FEBRUARY 14th!  Us Gals may say it’s not important, but that is just a test, it is!  It’s not about diamonds or fancy gifts, but it is THE day to say I love you and to do something to show you care…. all the mom’s at school the next morning will be talking about it, so please don’t forget!

At this time of year, everyone is facing the winter blahs… and its nice to have one day to look forward to.  The kids have school parties and we get to bake for the kids or send them to school with some treats…. What do you do as a family?

Since I was a teenager, my boyfriend at the time (now husband) use to take me to Pizza Hut… not just any Pizza Hut, but a Pizza Hut that was in his home town… back then it was a small rural farm town…. but it was always a great night… go on a drive, look at the stars and end it with some yummy pizza.  We have done this every year since then.  When our kids were very young, we stopped, I guess because they wouldn’t be able to stay awake (they are bed every night at 7pm).  Last year, we asked them to join us.  Yes, a new family tradition was born!  We drove to the same Pizza Hut…. horrible service drove us right out of there and took us straight to McDonald’s! The kids were in heaven!  This ofcourse put a smile on our faces.  This is the fanciest McDonald’s I have ever been to… it had 4 fireplaces, circular booths, granites tables, LCD TVs…  This year, I think we will try Pizza Hut again, but what I look forward to isn’t the romance, it is spending Valentine’s day with all those I love the most!

Even though hiring a babysitter and going out for the night / weekend is a real treat, you can also have a wonderful Valentine’s Day with the kids…. or better yet, save the babysitter and romantic getaway for the following weekend….

If you have any traditions or special ideas for Valentines day, feel free to share them…