valentines day

Today is Valentines day and I think it's a great day to give my kids all the hugs they deserve and show them my love. I am so grateful to have 3 wonderful, happy, well-adjusted kids. I am proud that Matt and I can give them the loving, happy childhood they deserve. Beyond all the valentine cards and candy are the hugs, kisses and cuddles that are my favorite. Matthew and Kaylis had fun parties at school on Friday and came home with overflowing bags of valentines and candy. Megan and Noah are here this weekend so that adds to the fun. They came over to our house for dinner last night and we have plans to go bowling today, then have dinner at Nana and Paha's.
Avery has been sick for almost a week. She has bronchiolitis and is finally starting to feel a bit better. She is starting to smile those ear to ear grins of hers that I missed when she wasn't feeling good. I hate to see any of my kids sick, especially as babies. She certainly has gotten extra love and attention to make her feel better. Hopefully this will be the last cold she gets this winter. I'll keep my fingers crossed for her (and keep her in a bubble!). On a good note, she has been sleeping longer at night. A few nights ago she slept 8 hours without waking and last night was a 7 hour stretch.
Some things coming up this week are a checkup at the dentist for M & K and PJ day at school for Kaylis (which she is so excited about and already has the pjs picked out!) Matthew was just Star Student for the week at school. He got to make a life size drawing of himself, bring to school his favorite book, toy and song on CD and share a snack with his classmates. What a nice way for him to show off what he's good at and the things that make him, him.