Happy Valentine's Day to YOU

My friend HATES winter so much she installed a "grow light" in her office, and put her feet into a tray of sand beneath her desk.  Even that did not do the trick to brighten the gloom, so we orchestrated "girl trips" in February to counteract the bleakness of mid-winter.  Add the trauma of birthday and we pulled out all the stops to keep the mood elevated.

Not so for me. I love winter. With a January birthday, I celebrate all month!
I love watching weather forecasters predict snow.  Highs and Lows combining over just the right spot, temps just right for snow, not ice.
It's fun, though disappointing sometimes, to wear snow earrings and plan to watch movies and eat popcorn on a "snow day."

I love February because of Valentine's Day.
It's totally cool to have a boyfriend when in the 5th or 6th grade, but even without that treat, it's so very much fun to celebrate during school.
The highlight of the week was bringing in the Valentine's Day Decorated Shoe Box on Monday so that everyone could give everyone a Valentine's card.
I adored the party thrown by the room mothers with Red everywhere! The sparkles all over the floor and the icing from the cupcakes in our hair just added to the excitement.

Remember the packs of cards decorated with cartoon characters, even Popeye and Olive Oyl?  And Nancy and Sluggo?
I sorted mine, of course.  Miss Organization and Planning here.
The ones that said "lovey-dovey stuff," the ones for anyone, the ones for girlfriends, and the ones for boys, and the one that was just for the Teacher.  Then, I signed each one and put the name of the classmate on the outside after careful deliberation about who would like what card best. Ready for delivery during Valentine Week, the box of cards was opened on the day of the party.

Betty Dale, Margaret Jane, Paul, Suz, Sandy, CR, Bernie, Mike, Rhine

As the years progressed, and classroom parties stopped, I still loved the hoopla, the hearts, and the festival associated with LOVE and SURPRISES.
Our neighborhood parents went crazy one Valentine's and threw a big shin-dig complete with dancing and entertainment. It was hosted by us kids at the Supervisor's Club. Our whole class was invited and everybody dressed up and had a super time.

Now, it's Valentine's  time again.  The big day is Saturday.
I have the special card all picked out and ready for Lover Boy-have had it for weeks. Getting just the right one calls for reading quite a few cards before they get picked over.

Sent cards to the kids and to the grandkids.
Wonder what Valentine's Day will bring?
Always a treat!

Hope you find a special way to enjoy your day.
Make it a fun one, regardless of your LOVE status.
Buy something RED and share it with a friend, just like Coca~Cola has been advertising for years.
It's Fun, its' Festive, and it's February!
                   HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!