So here's the thing about Valentine's Day....if you have a Valentine, you think the holiday is total BS. If you don't have one, then you wish you were able to think it was BS
Nuff said.
On a different note, here is why I heart Valentine's Day this year...
Last year I had a Valentine. I didn't get flowers or chocolates. Instead I got sweatpants and a bag of conversation hearts. Here's the thing: my Valentine remembered that I liked those sweatpants and that I LOVE conversation hearts. So even though it wasn't wrapped with a pretty bow (it was actually in the same Target bag it was purchased in) I was so happy that some remembered. I have since thrown out both items. I knokiw it's immature but I'm unable to hold on to things from failed relationships.... I know...immature..but that's my thing...
This year... I didn't have 1 Valentine. I had 16.
I really loved my kids' party.
I had 3 kids new to the country. It was a time to celebrate friendships and more importantly see things through the eyes of 7 year olds.
They had a great time. They're 7. It's easy to amuse.
But I loved seeing the joy through the eyes of children new to this country and thrilled to have a party in school.
And...in case you're wondering...every kid had Valentines. We made sure of that. Every kid gets to participate. Even if that means me scrapping my lesson so some child can fill out Valentines. They probably won't remember Johnny Appleseed..but hopefully they will remember their first Valentine's party in the USA.
Playlist:
Hey There Delilah- Plain White T's
Human Nature- Madonna
Bust Your Windows-Jazmine Sullivan
All My Love- Led Zeppelin
The Tide is High- Blondie
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