My Funny Valentines

Happy Valentines Day, my dear friends!
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As a single mom (and likely to stay that way, apparently), I was tempted to adopt a "Bah, humbug!" attitude about Valentines Day.

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I guess the secret romantic deep within me is just too strong.

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Besides, my life is filled with the love of a wonderful family and great friends. How do you ignore that?

So I bought little heart-shaped boxes of chocolates for the great loves of my life, my sweet children.

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Then, of course, I had to buy a box of sugar-free chocolates for myself. You know, just so I wouldn't be tempted to sneak sweets from my sweets!

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Besides, who would bring candy to an old lady like me?

Surprise! My darling Sarah stole away this morning and came home with a dozen red roses and a box of sugar-free candies for me. I was so incredibly touched by her thoughtfulness.

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I hadn't even dropped any hints, so it all came straight from her beautiful heart.

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We immediately put the roses in water, then we broke open the chocolates and shared them.

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Jacob has been gone all day on his own Valentine's Day quest. The SADD Club is in charge of the school's Valentines Dance tonight, a girls-ask-guys affair, so he left at 11am to decorate.

Jacob's friend Chelsea asked him to the dance, so after decorating he and his friend Bryce (they're double-dating) planned to meet up with Chelsea and Bryce's date Monique. Chelsea wanted to do Jacob's hair. I admit it makes me a little nervous.

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I okayed dye (gulp) but no tattoos!

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Here are Jacob and Bryce with the chocolates and roses they got their dates.

Tonight I am chaperoning the Valentines Dance. I will be there armed with my camera and poised to slightly embarrass my son (he's been forewarned).

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Stay tuned for tomorrow's post on the big dance!

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May your every day be filled with love!