Valentine's Fun

The girls both enjoyed their class Valentine's Day parties this week.

Violet's was on Wednesday, and after passing out her little Valentine's cards and eating treats during class, we played at the park. Violet was excited to have a playdate with Sophie, a little girl in her class. The week before, Vi had asked if she and Sophie could have lunch together and play at the park, and her mom agreed.


Violet liked playing with this lip whistle, a treat from a classmate.

Violet and Sophie built a campfire and were roasting marshmallows (sticks with seed pods) when it was time to go home.

On Thursday, after Stace led Cora's class through soccer drills, Cora's class had a Valentine's party too. Stacey, Violet and I were able to stay for the party, which was nice to do together.

Here, Cora is passing out her Valentine's cards. The children decorated boxes as part of their homework. This year, my girls gave out puppy and kitten cards.

Then came the fun part - going through the box of cards and goodies. For Cora, those goodies were all pencils, stickers, erasers, etc. Her school has a health and wellness policy that means no candy and few sweets during parties.





Mrs. Vasquez then read out Valentine love letters, penned by the parents, to each student.
Stace crafted this poem, with a little tweaking by me:

Our Treasure

Cora Rose, determined and bright,

So full of life, from morning 'til night.

Each day's an adventure you tackle head on;

Your spirit's courageous, joyful and strong.

From the day you made us a mum and a dad,

You've brightened our days and made us so glad.

Now Violet is here, and you're a loving big sister,

Always willing to guide and assist her.

Some people spend a lifetime seeking diamonds and pearls,

Eager for the fortunes found in this world.

But riches are not what we strive to hold -

You're our treasure, Cora, more precious than gold.

On Friday evening, the four of us grilled sausages, ate outside, and later made s'mores on a fire pit. It was a lovely Valentine's night. Who needs a pricey meal in an overcrowded restaurant, when you have the love of your family in your own backyard?