Let me start off by saying this. I hate Valentines Day. I think it is a waste of money and total Hallmark dominated farce. The fact that it's even considered a 'holiday' by some people makes me ill.
Now, I do love the cute little cards for kids. The decorations - we currently have little jellied hearts sticking to some windows. The girls were adorned in their heart clothing today - never can miss an opportunity to dress them cute.
However, as far as Jason is concerned, he is off the hook. I am a firm believer in the 'just because' gifts. Something that tells me he was thinking about me and wanted to get me something special. Not an 'oh crap, I HAVE to get her something today' gift. Gee, nothing says I love you more than a gift given out of necessity. How romantic. Right up there with the dozen red roses - how creative! Did you think of that all by yourself or did the sign at the store help you?
Anyhow, enough complaining. Let's get to the meat of the day. It is after all, an important day.
OLIVIA'S FIRST HAIR CUT!!!!!!!!!!
Now granted, she doesn't have a whole lot of it right now. But, she was getting a wee baby mullet that was not very attractive. So, today, while I was 'basting' with hair color, Olivia got her turn in the chair. Complete with race car cape. She was SO good for the whole thing. She sat there. Stone faced. Watching the whole thing in the mirror. I couldn't believe it. Quiet. No screaming. No squirming. Nothing. It was great! Now, she is trimmed and not so shaggy - looking as cute as ever.
Tonight, we did go out.
No. Not to join the masses at eating establishments or at some supposed romantic venue.
As a family! We went to see my friend's daughter and sister perform in community theater. It was so much fun! The girls loved it. Emma said on the way home that when she was eight (like my friend's daughter) that she would like to do that. Or maybe when she five. Like now. Olivia clapped and danced to the singing. They shared a piece of cake at the intermission. Emma fell asleep on the way home. Olivia sang to herself and is finally going to bed right now.
We all better get to sleep in tomorrow.
I couldn't have asked for a better day. Spent with my girls & Jason. Having fun together. And it was all real.
Now, I do love the cute little cards for kids. The decorations - we currently have little jellied hearts sticking to some windows. The girls were adorned in their heart clothing today - never can miss an opportunity to dress them cute.
However, as far as Jason is concerned, he is off the hook. I am a firm believer in the 'just because' gifts. Something that tells me he was thinking about me and wanted to get me something special. Not an 'oh crap, I HAVE to get her something today' gift. Gee, nothing says I love you more than a gift given out of necessity. How romantic. Right up there with the dozen red roses - how creative! Did you think of that all by yourself or did the sign at the store help you?
Anyhow, enough complaining. Let's get to the meat of the day. It is after all, an important day.
OLIVIA'S FIRST HAIR CUT!!!!!!!!!!
Now granted, she doesn't have a whole lot of it right now. But, she was getting a wee baby mullet that was not very attractive. So, today, while I was 'basting' with hair color, Olivia got her turn in the chair. Complete with race car cape. She was SO good for the whole thing. She sat there. Stone faced. Watching the whole thing in the mirror. I couldn't believe it. Quiet. No screaming. No squirming. Nothing. It was great! Now, she is trimmed and not so shaggy - looking as cute as ever.
Tonight, we did go out.No. Not to join the masses at eating establishments or at some supposed romantic venue.
As a family! We went to see my friend's daughter and sister perform in community theater. It was so much fun! The girls loved it. Emma said on the way home that when she was eight (like my friend's daughter) that she would like to do that. Or maybe when she five. Like now. Olivia clapped and danced to the singing. They shared a piece of cake at the intermission. Emma fell asleep on the way home. Olivia sang to herself and is finally going to bed right now.
We all better get to sleep in tomorrow.
I couldn't have asked for a better day. Spent with my girls & Jason. Having fun together. And it was all real.
