Valentine’s Day is a day that I would love to celebrate big. The reality is, that as our children were growing up, it seemed like someone was always sick, and having a day of romance when people are throwing up just doesn’t work. Not to mention the man I love just isn’t really into candles or fanciness. So when Evelyn very sadly told me that she has never had a romantic candle light dinner, and asked me if I would have a candlelight dinner with her, I just couldn’t say no.
Did I get a little crazy? Maybe. Did I invite the big kids? Yes! Am I happy about it? You bet your buns!
Cameron even came down for a little while and brought Evelyn flowers! GG came over for dinner and crafts. We had a menu planned by Evie. Gooslaw (goulache) and garlic bread. Mallory helped Evelyn make heart shaped cookies. And we had chocolate! I wanted to make chocolate covered strawberries, but the current state of strawberries in the stores left me disappointed.
Andrew and Madison took Evie shopping for a fancy dress. We ate our gooslaw by candlelight. I’m not sure I would call it romantic, but it was fun! And Evelyn was happy which in turn makes me very happy!
Wren was really excited by her Valentine’s Day treats, but she was a little under the weather. Which makes me return to wondering why the heck they put a romantic holiday snack in the middle of cold and flu season?
Ah well, you need a little fun in the midst of winter I guess! Happy Valentine’s Day.
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