Happy Heart Day

I once told you I hated Valentine's Day. I still do. Sort of.

Except for last year, when a special 3-month old and I (plus a fur baby) scored some of my all-time favorite pics while making a V-day card for Daddy.

Oh, and a few years ago when I actually had time to make dinner for my husband and find ways to shape our food into hearts (wow, I'm such a weirdo).

This year, Brian and I stayed true to our annual Valentine's Day boycott. We grilled burgers (so fancy!), had a glass of wine and cuddled up on the couch to watch Flight.

I'll admit, my attitude about this holiday has slightly altered. Thanks to a two-and-a-half foot tall little person.

Pics from the Valentine Party at his school

Who knew having a kid would do this to me?

I had so much fun making Carson's Valentine treats for his class this year. In typical style, I just wasn't ok with doing something ordinary.

My goals were a toddler friendly treat, and a cute tag with a saying that played off the treat.

So, I went with an easy throw-it-together-yourself trail mix in small snack-sized Ziploc bags.

The mix included pretzels, Craisins, chocolate teddy grahams, cheerios, M&Ms, and marshmallows. (Note: If I did it again, I wouldn't include the marshmallows because the other ingredients sucked all the moisture out of them, making them slightly hard. I'd probably look for yogurt covered raisins.)

I then printed tags with the saying, "I would be so mixed up with you!" and folded them in half. Lastly, I attached the tag to the bags (with the fold at the top and over the clasp part of the bag) with a stapler. The entire project only took me about 45 minutes.

Aren't they so cute!?
 

Carson loved them. He told me.

He also loved opening all his Valentines from all his classmates.

Happy Heart Day! AND Happy Weekend!

"Mom, I got Valentines from every girl in my class! I'm pretty sure Layla, Alex and Leah have a huge crush on me!"