:: Pink paper hearts that said “I love you”, a handwritten note with a sweet [cheesy] poem, a box of turtle chocolates, and a made bed from my husband

:: wearing a skirt for my husband (his preference which isn’t very often heeded)

:: homemade valentine’s, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and heart-covered napkins waiting at the breakfast table for my kids

:: a dish of homemade chocolate truffles and a simple note for the love of my life

:: french toast and sausage on festive [not-needing-to-be-washed paper] plates

:: reading I Corinthans 13

:: schoolwork that consisted of learning about the history of Valentine’s Day, how chocolate is made, how the human heart works, and art-time with hearts and glitter

:: some impromptu valentines from kids

:: a baby girl left in her pink, heart-festooned sleeper that says “I love you” just because it seemed too perfect for the day to take off her this morning

:: grilled cheese and salad for kids’ dinner (I love it that the foods they love tend to be super easy!)

:: after kids were in bed, Thai takeout, molten lava cakes with vanilla ice cream, and a movie

:: thankfulness for the blessing of family, a husband who loves me, and a God who is beyond good to me