Happy Valentine’s Day! I have to admit this week was a pretty rough one and definitely tested my patience as a mom. I probably lost my shit at some point every single day, I think being cooped up from the snow made us all crazy. I know not all days are going to be perfect and I need to do my best to pick my battles (I am just a very inpatient person to begin with so dealing with a strong willed 3 year old can be challenging). However after putting the kids to bed last night and putting out their little Valentine’s gifts and balloons my heart was so full thinking about how excited they would be waking up and seeing what I got them (well Joseph would be, the baby still doesn’t care lol). 
There is nothing that makes me happier then seeing my boys happy and I thought wow this is the really fun part of being a mom. After losing my first son and going through that year of never knowing if I was going to have another baby, I just look at them and wonder how I got so incredibly lucky? Literally nothing else on the planet matters more then them. Everyone says it and it is true, being a Mom is the hardest job in the would but there is nothing more rewarding.
I don’t go crazy for Valentine’s gifts, I feel like I am still recovering from Christmas. However I do love to get them a little something just to make them feel special. A Valentine’s book, some candy (or puffs for the baby) and balloons. And some chocolates for my husband, I can’t leave him out. I try to be festive about it too. They have special outfits, a special cup and plate for them to use, and we bake some Valentine’s Day treats. Joseph is in preschool now so he was excited for his little Valentine’s exchange at school today. We don’t go out to dinner or do any date night on Valentine’s Day so we will just enjoy a quiet evening at home (probably not so quiet HA).
So don’t be hard on yourself. We all have good and bad days in general life and as a parent, none of us are perfect. Tomorrow is a new day and a new opportunity to start fresh. Take today to just love them and show them how much they are loved.
Have a great Valentine’s Day <3
xoxo
Rachael