be mine

valentines day is fast approaching, and this is a pretty big deal for a number of reasons. and no, it's not because joe is going to buy me a dozen roses surrounded by baby's breath or a heart shaped pendant from a grocery jewelry store. but a girl can dream, right?!

no....valentines day means a lot because it's sort of our last "milestone" before the baby comes. we've been talking about all the big events or holidays that would happen before the baby arrives, starting all the way back when our list included thanksgiving, christmas, new years, etc etc. and now here we are.....
greta has taken this countdown very seriously. when her gymnastics teacher asked her last week if the new baby had arrived yet, greta replied, "no, it's not valentines yet!!" as if her teacher was ridiculous for even posing the question.

valentines day is also a big deal because greta is making valentines for her classmates at school. when i taught at center room, this day was always such a neat celebration for the kids. it doesn't involve sugary snacks or anything elaborate. the kids just all decorate a bag the week before, and then on the day of, they each get a turn to pass out their valentines. most kids make handmade valentines, which i love and i also think this has so much more meaning for them. the picture is greta working on her valentines. notice everything all lined up just so on the counter....that was her doing. each valentine got one sticker, one stamp, and then we had to write "from greta" in a coordinating color. she wasn't too pleased that i was taking her picture for some reason. i hope she enjoys the day....she looked through her clothes the other morning to see what her options were for heart covered shirts and dresses. :)