Way Overdue

Considering the fact that it has been over a month since I last updated this thing, I guess it is about time!

Yesterday was Valentine's Day, and I mainly wanted to brag on my sweet, loving, husband. Many of you that have children are probably much like us when it comes to exchanging gifts at holidays. We always agree that we won't buy each other anything. Mainly because we can't afford to, but also because we would rather spend money on our children. Since the big day fell on a Saturday this year, I decided that Thursday would be a better night for us to go out. My mom agreed to keep the kids and we went to a yummy Japanese steakhouse. After dinner, we headed over to Sam's Club and finally (my fave) Super Target! Since we had to be back by 8:30, we didn't have time for a movie. I know it may sound boring, but for two people who never get to go out by themselves, this was the perfect date. Good food, good company and shopping....ALONE! Now, don't get me wrong, we love our babies...but every couple needs that alone time together. Even if it is for just a couple of hours.

Saturday morning, I got up early and headed into the kitchen to whip up a yummy batch of pancakes for my family. Now, these were no ordinary pancakes. Since it was Valentine's Day, I added a little red food coloring to the batter which tinted the pancakes pink. I also added chocolate chips. To top it off, I was going to cut them with heart-shaped cookie cutters. Unfortunately, there was no time to cut them before by family was ready to dig in!

My sweet hubby had let me know in advance that he would be in charge of dinner on Saturday night. Hallelujah!!! I love when he cooks. It is always something out of the ordinary. Around 4:00 p.m. I was presented with a yummy menu that included four courses. I was so excited after reading it! Chocolate covered strawberries, garden fresh salad, Parmesan chicken with Angel hair pasta, and bananas foster for dessert. We ate around 5:30 and it was DELICIOUS! Tim (my hubby) and Beth (my 7 year old daughter) really did a wonderful job. It was so nice to sit down to a home cooked meal...that I didn't cook!

I can honestly say that this will be a Valentine's Day that I will always remember. Not because I got a dozen roses, or a diamond ring, but because my family thought enough of me to plan out, cook, and clean up a delicious meal. Something that every woman dreams of!