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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Do you give your kids Valentine’s Day presents?
Is the holiday only for lovers or does parent and grandparent love count too? What do you normally give your kids? How much do you spend on the holiday?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I recently asked my husband, “Did your parents give you and your brother presents for Valentine’s Day?”
He nearly flipped out. “Are you kidding? They gave us food and clothing and shelter. No they didn’t give us present on a made-up holiday!”
My parents on the other hand always gave us sweet little presents every Valentine’s Day. The presents were never extravagant - mostly chocolates or stuffed animals. My mom always had them packaged very festively and waiting for us at the breakfast table. It always started our day off so nicely!
I guess that’s why I always pick up little items for my kids. I got the baby a Valentine’s Day Mrs. Potato Head and a little stuffed doggy with pink ears. I got Walsh eyeballs you can eat and a heart-shaped tin of candy decorated like a basketball. I found Rosie some High School Musical candy, some little dolls that look like Cupid and a fancy writing pen with feathers on the top. (I may have another item for Walsh in my bag but I’m not remembering it.)
I think it’s nice to give the kids little presents just to say I love you! (Before I get yelled at let me add that I tell my kids EVERY single day that I love them. This is just extra fun stuff.)
Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids or is it just for lovers? How do you celebrate with your kids?
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