Happy Valentine's Day

I actually received these a day early - on Wednesday, which made them even more enjoyable.  They are beautiful and Josh knows how much I love tulips!  

Valentine's Day was actually "nice" for both Josh and I.  By all means, being together would have made it much nicer, but with the support of family and friends for both of us, we got through our first "holiday" (I say that lightly) apart.  

 

Last night, Josh received 4 packages and 5 letters in the mail.  He had hit the mail jackpot yet again, and again, people in his platoon were a bit "green with envy".  I can't begin to tell you how much getting the letters and cards really does brighten his day.   Mail arrives at night, so it is a great treat for him just before bed.  He does save some to read for the days when mail is "light" or on Sundays.  Though we didn't get to talk today, we did pass along a text message to each other.    

My Valentine's celebration involved two of the cutest guys I know right now... Dominic and Jonathan!  Let me tell you they were night and day from each other.  Dominic was asleep.  He actually wasn't feeling well, but days in the UPK classroom do tucker him out.  Jonathan, on the other hand, ate dinner next to me at the table without his shirt on.  Can you guess which one is which?  

My evening started off with the kids giving me each 

a rose, some gifts and a very teary valentine card.  Shortly after, Cassie was off to bed and I had some nice one-on-one time with Jonathan.  Dinner was delicious of course!  And a great glass (or two) of wine made it more enjoyable.  My night ended with watching Toy Story with Jonathan falling asleep on me.  Of course, I think it made my sister's night because he has been staying up an hour or so later every other night this week.   

Times like this really do remind Josh and I how fortunate we are to have the support from family and friends and all the different ways that the support is offered.   Thank you!