Glitter and glue make this holiday much more fun. Who knew that glitter, glue, and construction paper hearts are all it takes for hours of entertainment? I'm sure that I will find glitter in my house for the next six months but that's ok because for two days last week, my kids loved making cards for everyone. My latte is to make your own non-commercial holiday to celebrate with lots of glitter and glue. It's amazing to see how much more fun things are when they sparkle!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Glitter and Glue
Valentine's Day is another holiday that I have never been crazy about. As a mother, I like it even less now that it has become the new Halloween. There is way too much sugar in my house right now. When I was a senior in high school I was given a huge, heart shaped mylar balloon that floated in my room through the summer. Now I play the martyr and tell my husband that we don't need to do anything to celebrate. Then, of course, I pout when he listens to me and doesn't do anything to celebrate. I have a very patient husband.
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I agree. Valentine's has become much too commercial for my tastes. Maybe I need to try some glitter and glue next year rather than getting all frustrated about how much store-bought Valentine cards cost and how "un-green" they are. Thanks for the excellent latte as always!
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Hey I hate the commercialism of Valentine's day and have for a long time. So since I started going out with Chris 15 years ago I have always given him a small gift but there are two rules for the gift. 1 it can't have any red on it and 2 it can't have hearts on it. Since moving to the states we have added another tradition and it makes it easy for Chris to give me a gift that I really enjoy without having to think about what to get (and whether I will like it or not). He cooks a special meal at home every Valentines Day. He does all the shopping for it and arranges everything. Now that we have kids as well it means we have a special family meal ( and we don't have to sramble for a babysitter or a restaurant booking) that is very relaxing for me - the best gift ever! This year we gave Danny and Lucy a book each - no red no hearts.
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