In my world Valentine's Day and See's Chocolates are one and the same. When my sister and I were young children, our father would bring our mother a big See's heart on the 14th; we always got smaller ones. When I had children, I tried to do something "sweet" for them on the day (even though doing the classroom valentine thing wore me out somewhere along the way, 3 kids in elementary school x 30 kids/class, gets old fast). But we would have heart muffins, or cocoa in heart mugs, things like that. David and I would usually go out for dinner, just the two of us - it was definitely a Hallmark holiday, but a casual one at best. Somewhere in my basement I am pretty sure there is a box with glitter, glue, red papers, all that stuff.
It's quieter these days, with all of the children with sweethearts of their own. This year we get to spend the weekend with not only our children, their sweeties, but also with our newest little love, baby Sebastian. I went to See's just yesterday to get some chocolates for everyone - not in heart shaped boxes this year because I have to make them fit in a checked bag, but See's just the same. And while David and I will not be having that romantic dinner out, we are more than happy to be cooking at the home of the new parents. Oh heck, we're thrilled.
Have a sweet day, whatever you choose to do.
Comments (9)
Happy Valentine's Day and have a wonderful time with your new sweetheart, Sebastian!
I've never had See's chocolate, can you believe it? But I just recently noticed a kiosk selling them at my local mall so I'll have to remedy that soon.
Posted by Annie | February 13, 2009 10:04 AM
Posted on February 13, 2009 10:04
I love babies! I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family and young Sebastian!
Posted by sandrac | February 13, 2009 2:16 PM
Posted on February 13, 2009 14:16
Have a great weekend. Chris has to go to SF in 10 days and I've already put my request in for some Sees.
Posted by Kim | February 13, 2009 3:04 PM
Posted on February 13, 2009 15:04
Enjoy the weekend with all the kids and Sebastian!
You know how I feel about chocolate, but I LOVE See's California brittle!!! (Corner of box) Like a Heath bar!
Posted by Palma | February 13, 2009 6:20 PM
Posted on February 13, 2009 18:20
Have a wonderful time, Marcia!
Yes, indeed, it is a very special Valentine's Day!
Posted by nancyhol | February 13, 2009 6:37 PM
Posted on February 13, 2009 18:37
Enjoy every minute with your new little sweetheart. I love See's Chocolates!
Posted by sheri | February 13, 2009 7:39 PM
Posted on February 13, 2009 19:39
Mmmm See's chocolates - Paul is getting a big See's heart that I bought when we were in San Fran! They are great . . . let others have those crazy chocolate andsalt thingies.
Posted by Jerry | February 13, 2009 7:40 PM
Posted on February 13, 2009 19:40
so sweet!
Posted by jgk | February 14, 2009 12:57 PM
Posted on February 14, 2009 12:57
For me personally, you can't go wrong with a box of See's chocolates. I know you're having fun Marcia. What a nice Valentine's gift it is to have Sebastian and all the family with you this weekend. Enjoy.
Posted by Barb Cabot | February 14, 2009 10:57 PM
Posted on February 14, 2009 22:57