It was time to take the kids to school. I grabbed the keys, picked up my phone and realised it was the 14th Feb – isn’t that Valentines Day? “Oh look at that kids!” I said as I’m ushering them out the door “It’s Valentines Day!”.
I got one “What is that?” I got one “Ohhhhh Muuuum! You should have told me, I mighta wanted to do something?!” and I got one “I would have made you a card if I knew Valentines was coming up”. Awww they love me.
However, I know they do, and I reassured them as we rushed out the door that they don’t need to give me anything for Valentines Day. Apart from the $10 a single stem roses in the supermarket this morning, I haven’t really seen any other indication that this day is any different.
Despite my Valentine’s Day ignorance you do need to know that I am a soppy sentimental type. I’ll be nicer to my kids tonight. Perhaps. We might even have icecream for pudding. If they are lucky. I’ll pass my hubby a cold beer as he walks through the kitchen on his way to the shower to wash off the day’s work. I might even mention a quiet “Happy Valentine’s Day” and see if I get a response, and when my gym instructor gets off her bike, wanders down to mine and increases the tension during my RPM class, I might even hold the swearing back. Just for today.
Each to their own celebrating I guess. Just to show that I do have a sentimental side, I thought I’d share a layout I created for the Prima Blog. It features two gorgeous Irish sisters that I had the pleasure of getting to know over the summer. With the most cheerful smiles and gorgeous accents, they sung and danced their way into our hearts. We miss you, Erin & Grace!
Laters.
Supplies: (All Prima)
842758 Botanical 'Missing You' paper, 843069 Sweet Fairy 'Blowing Kisses' paper, 842734 Botanical 'My Darling' paper, 544805 SIIC swirl, 544249 Alphabet, 548179 Floret Collection Mauve, 540173 Innoscence Collection white flowers, 539894 Pastiche Flowers, 921552 Trim
Absolutely bl**dy (sorry, can't help it!) gorgeous. I love the heart, love the colour and how you mixed it up with purple.
Posted by: lainie | February 14, 2011 at 05:20 PM
Happy Valentine's Day and no one in my family got a card either-:) And your layout is beyond gorgeous!
Posted by: Susan aka LoveRibbons | February 15, 2011 at 02:53 PM
As always your LO's are supreme. Thankyou for sharing
Posted by: Kim | February 15, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Love, love this so pretty...
Posted by: Sophia Allison | February 16, 2011 at 03:25 AM
Gorgeous colour combo Nic!...
Posted by: Ann | February 19, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Hi Nic -- ScrapperQ here from DD and Colour classes. Just checking in to see that you and your family are OK. All your students and friends are thinking of you.
Posted by: ScrapperQ | February 23, 2011 at 12:28 PM
I come to this blog weeklie and was just checking to see if you and your family are okay and not near the earthquake zone. be safe!
Posted by: susan kopp | February 24, 2011 at 06:02 AM
Nic, Sending our hopes for you and your families safety. I hope you are not near the earthquake area. Please let us know if there is anything we can do from the states to help. Hugs, Ami
Posted by: Ami | February 24, 2011 at 06:26 AM
Dear Nic,
Just thinking, and hoping that all is well with you and your loved ones. I know that all the DD students and CC students are praying for your safety and well-being. May the Lord bless you all.
Kathryn W.
Posted by: Kathryn Whittaker | February 24, 2011 at 03:26 PM