Valentine's Day breakfast has become a tradition over the last few years. I love it! The table is set the night before. Red tablecloth, flowers, a gift bag at each place setting, love notes, and a yummy breakfast to be served. It think the kids really enjoy coming down in the morning to find this special surprise.
I always give the kids a small heart-shaped box of chocolates, conversation hearts, and one small toy. This year, for the boys - Kung Zhu pets. For Anna - Littlest Pet Shop. I purposefully do not go overboard on the gift bags. It's just Valentine's Day so let's take it easy. But, holy moly, I hit the jackpot this year.
I'm getting breakfast together and I hear this deep moan "ohhhh" from Anna at the table. I turn around thinking something is wrong. And she continues, "it's. adorable." as she pulls the contents from the bag. "I'm going to die." Oh, I love it. :)
Thank you Jet-Puffed for the HeartMallows.
I kept the menu simple this year because it was a school day, and I would need to bathe Anna and blow dry her hair, and get 3 kids with 3 bags of valentine's out the door, and have myself (and a game) ready to go directly to the preschool party.
Bacon. Cinnamon rolls from a can. Hot chocolate. And milk with twisty straws.
Conner, reading his love note from me.
Bacon is the way to this boy's heart.
And here's a picture from later in the day when the lighting was nicer.
It was a lovely breakfast. And the focus on love helped me keep my cool when one of my new dinner plates shattered on the floor.
Happy Valentine's Day!
{oh, and if you're wondering about the "art" on the window, that will be explained in another post.}
