02/14/2024
My 2 Valentines. What cuties, right? I’m one LUCKY lady.
Still, nobody talks about the crazy LEADING UP to Valentine’s Day… all the things that have nothing to do with the love that I carry for each one. Shall we make a list?
💘 the class treats
💘 the class cookies
💘 the class Vday candy grams
💘 the roses
💘 and heart shape chocolate
💘 and plush teddies with chocolate
💘 and probably 10 other things I’m forgetting…
Valentine’s Day revolves around sweets and treats. It’s cute…and fun, but at the same time it’s overkill. And overwhelming for this mom.
When you are trying to make sure that your babies are 1) safe and 2) included, you start to ask yourself, is this really necessary?
My response this year?
Yes.
At the end of the day, if I don’t step up and make the effort to help my boys feel included, then they will, inevitably, be left out. And that is a tough place to be for a kid.
Don’t get me wrong, there are so many beautiful, empathetic people in their circle that think about them, and go the extra mile to make sure that they are celebrated. And I LOVE each one of them for that. But even so, at the end of the day, the buck stops with me.
So…going into this holiday, and many more to come, I’m going to put my game face on and bake better.
Celebrate better.
Love better.
And I invite you to join me.
Does that mean I’m gonna buy all the sugars and processed candy to make up for the fact that my boys have food allergies and aren’t like the rest of the peers?
Nope. They can still feel included and enjoy delicious treats without including all of the other things that don’t serve their bodies.
But I am going to show up. ✌🏼