happy hallmark day!

this is jen typing....or rather doing hunt n peck while holding a baby.

when we first started dating i asked rob to do me one favor on feb. 14th. don't celebrate the hallmark holiday. he was more than happy to oblige so, in 5 years, we have yet to celebrate anything on this day where candy and flowers and, yes, hallmark sales soar.
i have to say that this has been my best hallmark holiday ever. p had school so i got to volunteer for his valentine party. he was actually excited about school today! we had fun doing different activities with his class. he also made me a vase with a silk red rose. it melted my heart when he gave it to me! after school he was his sweet self again so we had a nice time together. although rob and i don't celebrate today we want p to celebrate until he can form his own opinion about today. so we gave him candy, a special cup and a Dale Jr car. then we went to an early dinner and i thoroughly enjoyed eating a huge brownie a la mode for my dinner. one of the best parts about today was a few minutes ago when i ran for the first time in 10-11 months. i couldn't win a race but it felt so good to do more than walk for a few minutes. all in all it's been a great day from beginning to end and i hope you've enjoyed your hallmark holiday as well!