Happy Valentine's Day!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

My husband and I have never made a big deal out of Valentine's Day. As long as he acknowledges it in some way, I'm happy. This year he got me a dozen pink roses that are very pretty. There was also a heart shaped balloon in the vase. That is, until Clayton got ahold of it and popped it. He also got me a card that reads-

"Some days are so busy that all I wish for is one quiet moment...
...just to tell you how much I love being married to you.
Happy Valentine's Day to My Wonderful Husband."

To his credit,Joe did notice that the card said "husband", and had crossed it out and written "wife" in its place. I had to laugh when I saw it anyway. He explained that he couldn't find a card that said what he wanted it to say so he picked up this one. Of course, there's a much bigger selection from which to choose when you don't wait until the day OF or the day BEFORE an occasion. That said, I have no room to talk this year as I completely forgot to get him a card at all. I know, I know. I did, however, get him a big box of his favorite candy so I'm not a complete loser.

And I'm sure no one will be surprised to learn that I found Lexington's glasses this morning. You know, because I gave up and ordered her a new pair yesterday. It only makes sense that I'd find them today. They were on top of a box under the girls' bunks. I hadn't actually looked there because my daughters assured me that they'd searched under the beds. My bad.

I'm going to Texas to visit a very awesome person - my web designer and friend, Kelli. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to a little sunshine! I'm not sure if I'll be able to connect to the internet while I'm there, but I'll try to update. If not, see ya Monday! I'm off to pack now. Have a great weekend!

The Big Black Hole

The black hole in my house is expanding. Not only have I lost my memory card, but Lexi's glasses, and Jackson's tin whistle are missing now. Add those to at least 10 socks, a little green button I've been meaning to sew on Brooklyn's sweater, Jackson's homework, the no spill valve for the yellow sippy cup, Savannah's old Hit Clips toy, the Ariel costume, half a package of cookies, one of Lexi's pink earrings, a flower charm from my anklet, the lid for our ice cream maker, about a dozen Tupperware snack cups, 3 tubes of chapstick, a comb, 2 toy horses, the remote control to the Sesame Street car track, and 3/4 of my memory.

Seriously, where does this stuff go? It's not like my house is so big that stuff could get lost in one of many rooms. Why can't I find these things? I'd love for someone to come up with small, inexpensive homing devices that could be placed on your items. I would certainly put one on my car keys, my camera, Lexi's glasses (you know, the new pair I just ordered for her grr), the comb (that thing always disappears!), my cell phone, and my shoes because for some reason Clay and Brooklyn like to walk around the house in them, leaving them in strange places.

How does stuff like this disappear? I'm left wondering if Brooklyn throws things in the garbage without my knowing. Or maybe Clay plays with things and then leaves them in odd places. Maybe Austin takes them and hides them in his room for kicks. Perhaps burglars break into my house and decide they just can't live without a tin whistle or a green button. Where does everything go???

P.S. I may know where the half a package of cookies went. Shhhh.