Call me a fuddy duddy!

For many Valentine's Day is a day of sweets and treats, wining and dining, and lovy dovy. Well, for me it is just another day. I can honestly say in all my years I have never had a sweet, special V-Day. Oh, mom and dad would occaisionally give us a special card and/or sweet treats and mom still likes to give us a valentine. My sister is usually good to get us all a sweet treat as well. But the day is nothing special. I remember the good stuff of V-Days past...I was in school. The best memories are those of making those special Valentine's Day Card boxes that you take to school. I remember the thrill of seeing all those special boxes and the talent that even elementary kidos had. I especially liked the boxes that you could just tell that the mom helpled make the box. NOT, JUST KIDDING because they are the ones that usually won the prize for best box. Anyway...this is one of those 'traditions' that I think has fallen by the way-side. I don't think they make boxes anymore for school, but I could be wrong. Kind of like homemade Chrismas ornaments, making a Valentine Box is one tradition that I want to have with my children; whenever I have them someday.

The one highlight of V-day is the annual Valentine's Dinner the youth have at the church. This is a time for the kids to give back to the church by serving them dinner and making them feel extra special. We create a 'date' atmosphere for the church. This is always fun because everyone dresses up and comes out for a nice meal. The kids always enjoy it too. I think this year was the most kids we had had to be involved; there were 14! God continues to bless us with children and youth in the church.

Well, anyway, as far as Valentine's Day having any real meaning, well for me there is none. Maybe one of these days my tune will change. Until that time it will be just another day, full of the commericialism of stores trying to make an extra buck.

So just call me a fuddy duddy!

Until next time...