I’m hoping wherever you are you are having a wonderful, warm and happy “love love love” day. (That’s what my boys still call this day in our house. The whole concept of Valentine’s Day is a little more difficult to explain. Hearts are easy)
Today I’m totally thankful for friends and family and thankful I get to spend the day with the only three boys I’d gladly share my shave ice with.
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays and I have really great memories of this day from when I was little. My mom and dad used to surprise my sister and I with little treats in our room on Valentine’s Day. We woke up to things like a necklace and some chocolates and I remember one year it was some perfume in a rose that I totally treasured because it made me feel “grown-up” and special. And any holiday that celebrates chocolate is the type of holiday I love.
And now I’m definitely trying to keep this morning tradition with my guys even though we’re a little far away from home this holiday. (Thank you so much mom and dad for starting this tradition! We’re so lucky to have you both!)
Terumi Pong is a Seattle-based family travel writer and mom of twin teenage boys. She loves coffee and pastries, shopping local and looking for greener ways to live. She is also known as Scout’s mom (Scout is a 5ish pound little black yorkie-poo)