My creative juices as a mother come and go. Sometimes I'm on and sometimes I'm not. One year we had a big celebration for the Chinese New Year complete with homemade chinese food and fortune cookies. I thought that was fun and that we should make it a tradition. It didn't stick. Though I guess it is not too late for this year. I've been pretty good about having a fun Halloween dinner celebration somewhat consistently, this year it was a breakfast. I've tried to have fun with other holidays, eating green foods when it is St. Patricks Day, red/and or pink food for Valentines day along with a special meal that says "I love you". Well it doesn't literally say that, but you know what I mean.
This year I am just feeling bah humbug about Valentines Day. I have nothing planned. Maybe it is because it is soooo cold outside and I can't get that warm fuzzy feeling. Or maybe it is because my kids have been sick. Or maybe it is because Valentines Day falls on a Wednesday and Tuesdays and Wednesdays at or house are traditionally very hectic days. Maybe it is because Scott had bishopric meeting tonight, Wednesday he has youth night + scout commitee meeting (don't even get me started on that one. What person in their right mind schedules stuff like that on Valentines Day?). Thursday is Stake Bishopric training and then Friday night we are babysitting for a friend of mine whose husband just returned from a 5 month deployment and they are leaving their kids with us for the weekend. And last, but not least, Saturday is our ward Valentines Party. Yes, again, it is all about me and I'm just being a whiner. I did just get a new dishwasher so maybe I can go shine it and that will make me feel better.
Better yet, I need to lose myself in serving my family. It's not too late to have a nice evening tomorrow, even if it is rushed. Something in the crock pot I'm thinking. Maybe Russian Chicken or Creamy Italian Chicken. Or maybe something red. hmmmmm, maybe Lasagne. This mom's not giving up on having a great Valentines Day or at least letting my family know how much they are loved.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
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I've had the same problem getting into the spirit this year. Just too much else going on this week...feel kind of overwhelmed. Hard to focus on one day when there's so many other days to plan and prepare for and to recover from. Ugh!
At least there's the chocolate to get us through, right?
You are such a fun mom! and such a great friend. So maybe this will not be your most romantic day, but chances are you'll get to use that fancy new dishwasher!
I think I love YW on Tuesday night. I love how the building is all ours and we don't have to share with the other ward. It is lovely.
Maybe there will be a kissing booth at the ward valentine party!
One little simple, easy thing you could do is desert. I got a boxed brownie mix and will use my heart-shaped cookie cutters again. My dinner won't necessarily be cute or fun, but desert will!!!
Hope you have a 'lovely' day, even if you do nothing
btw....your question 'who's plans meetings on v-day?'....answer...men!
I hear you. DH has mutual to go to tonight, too. I'm thinking kids in bed early and lots of time to myself. :o)
I'm feeling kinda cynical about the whole holiday, too. I need an attitude adjustment with you!
Your weather pixie says its -11F. Yikes!!!
I agree that it's hard to lose hubbies to responsibilities when we'd rather have them home. I hope your Valentine's Day went well and if not, at least you'll have a shiny dishwasher! :)
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