Love and other good stuff

On Valentines Day, and on as many other days as I possibly can, I try to be thankful for the love of family and friends. Its not hard to imagine that this is not always something I am successful at, but I do try.

Today, on Valentines Day, I spent some of the day feeling frustrated with the constant (and when I say "constant" I really do mean "constant") arguing between Sophie and Bridget. I also spent a good part of the day, loving my children, loving my husband, loving my family and loving my friends.

When my husband and I dropped the girls off at their grandparents this evening so that we could have an overnight to ourselves, I was reminded of how amazing grandparents are. (Our family has the added bonus of having three sets of wonderful grandparents!). I know I am gushing and this is a little sickly, but, "Its Valentines Day" and its all about the love everyone!

And Seriously, you know that grandparents are Rockstars in disguise when you arrive at their neat, tidy and orderly house with their granddaughters and on the table are 10 naked cupcakes and bowls of icing, sprinkles, cinnamon hearts and mini MM's for two small girls to go crazy with. Within five minutes of arriving, the kitchen had taken on a whole new look, the girls were covered in icing and most of the cupcake "decorations" had been consumed by Bridget.

And through all of this, Grandma and Grandpa had done what only loving grandparents would do. They had remained seated, tea in hand, smiles in place and watched...

That is love, and that is something that I am most grateful for.


Happy Valentines Day!