Happy Valentine's Day

I decided it’s about time I write something for the blog and after a day like today - it had to be today.

As we all know, Valentine's Day comes with plenty of preconceived notions of what today is supposed to mean. Needless to say, those notions change as you get older. Today is a perfect example as my day started with strawberries and homemade pancakes which Emma just devours making “yum yum” sounds with every bite she takes. Then I was able to fit in a nap.

This afternoon we played in the ball pit downstairs and I got to watch Emma help Mommy by folding her laundry (Emma just LOVES playing with laundry). Then we watched Snow White on DVD and Emma curled up on my lap in the recliner holding my hand with both of hers.

Dinner was one of my favorite Czech meals of pork roast and dumplings, and once again listening to Emma say “yum yum” with every bite (of dumpling, she didn't really like the pork).

We finished off the day giving Emma a bath, which consists of about 2 minutes of washing and 28 minutes of playing, then putting her to bed.

I’ve read a lot of Hallmark cards in my years and none can come close to expressing the love and joy of a Valentine’s Day like today.

To my wonderful wife and daughter, I love you both very much and thank you for a wonderful Valentine’s Day! XOX
Frank