Friday, February 17, 2012

Aloha Friday

It's Friday so it can only mean one thing. It's time for an Island life's Aloha Friday. My question to you is this:

Is Valentine's day a big deal in your house? We decided when we had our first daughter that we would celebrate as a family instead of a couple. My parents had done the same for my brother and I when we were growing up. I usually cook a dinner and we exchange small gifts. I honestly don't like the holiday much. That whole "if you don't have someone special in your life you're a loser kind of thing". I have/had many single friends who used to cry on this holiday. It broke my heart. I never wanted my girls to feel like they have to have a boyfriend in their lives to feel special. And that's why we celebrate as a family. The older they get it's getting harder to do that. 2 out of 3 of my daughters have boyfriends. HA!

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3 comments:

Colette S said...

No. Valentines day is just another day for me, but for the kids, they love the candy love :)

Aloha.

Stacy Uncorked said...

We make it a bigger deal for the kids with cute Valentine stuffed animals and some candy - and order dinner in as a special treat. The hubby and I exchange schmoopy cards and small gifts - though he outdid himself this year, (even though we both agree it's pretty much a hyped up Hallmark holiday) so I'll be keeping him around. ;)


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Kailani said...

It's not a big deal in our home. We usually get small gifts for the girls and that's about it.

Kailani
An Island Life