valentine

my photo shoot attempt for homemade valentines for grandparents

just another thing that didn't get accomplished this weekend but the lollipop valentines for school did get made and delivered

I had grand plans for valentine's weekend. normally, valentine's isn't a big deal for us, but for some reason, we had a lot going on. our plans included:

• make cookie pops with Jack
• deliver them to his buddies
• make and send valentines to grandparents
• couples dinner with the "fab four"
• buy new jeans for said dinner
• get hair cut and colored
• plans even included a couples pedicure (which was the husbands idea)

did any of these items receive a check mark?

No.

Thursday afternoon Jack decided to blow chunks all over his room (and mean on the floor, walls, the curtains, everywhere...too graphic?). I tho't by Friday night he might be feeling better so we could still go out to dinner. But at 3 a.m. Friday morning, I caught the bug and was in no condition to do anything but sleep and drag myself from bed to bathroom.

Instead of eating a delicious meal with friends, I enjoyed saltines and oj and squirt cocktails while watching the Opening Ceremony (which I found kind of boring...anyone else?).

I couldn't hold my baby girl or make valentines with Jack.

All I did was sleep.

And once I did regain some strength, all I did was laundry and disinfect.

Blast this flu business. Why did I even bother to get Jack and I vaccinated?

Luckily, Aaron was able to take the day off and took care of the kids (now that is true love. no need for a dozen red roses or sparkly jewelry). and he even got me a gift...my own pair of socks. nothing says love like warm, toasty feet. love you Aaron. Hope to make it up to you this weekend. maybe Rosemary's or Serendipity?

he's a looker, ain't he?

don't judge. the sugary goodness never penetrated the wrapper.
and it kept her smiling a few minutes longer