I spent a lovely Valentine's Day greeted early in the morning by these lovelies from my hubby. I am not really a rose girl and I think that is awesome that he remembers that. Aren't those stargazers stunning. They have a fragrance that can knock you out from across the house, which is why they have to be in the dining room but they do certainly keep me from staring at the dismal snow outside. Tom also got our girls a flowers. Cute daddy.
Later that night we sent the kids to bed and I served Tom a delicious dinner of lobster and shrimp fra diavolo, focaccia bread and asparagus. We played a little Wii bowling, which frankly is exactly what I asked for this Valentine's day.
We spent a lovely day together as a family.
I love my children. They drive me to madness some days but there are moments when I wish I could just freeze them all at these ages. I have never felt this way before. I have always been anxious for the next stages, the older child. But I have to say I am pretty content with 11, 8 and 4. Aah but life plods on.
I love my husband too. Tom is not overly demonstrative with his words but he has a way of making me feel beautiful around him, eventhough I know I am not as gorgeous as I once was. You would never guess it from the way he treats me.
And those are my love notes to my family this year. I love you all despite your imperfections and mine.
