Happy Hallmark Holiday

So I have heard rumors that Valentines day is in reality not a Hallmark holiday and is traced back over the ages of time to an actual person/event or something of the sort. Obviously I myself have no clue if this is actually true or not and have not had the strength or energy to do any research on it for myself.

I don't care! I have always enjoyed Valentines day. Especially as a kid, I mean seriously what other day of the year can you go to school and come home with a bag or box filled with sweets! Now as an adult that has obviously changed. My husband has never once in our 7 years of marriage showered me with roses or chocolates on this day. He is one of the many men out there that claim this day to be made by Hallmark to sell more cards. I can't complain though he has given me flowers on several occasions for no specific reason or day just to say "I love you". which to me is even more romantic. (some year however I think diamonds would be nice!) However, I was listening to the radio this morning and there were several people calling in to complain about this holiday. How its the worst day of the year to get engaged, or to tell your boyfriend/girlfriend for the first time that you love them. I don't get it, but okay, some people don't like this day I'll forgive them that :)
But now that Emma is of school age I get to once again revert back to childhood days of Valentines day bags decorated at school and filled to the top with cards and sweets. We had fun filling our treat bags yesterday for her to hand out, and today while dropping her off I couldn't help but notice all the little girls dressed in their reds and pinks complete with some type of heart decoration somewhere on there shirts or ponytail holders, Emma included! And of course, Emma came home completely pleased with her party, talking very rapidly, hands moving, legs jumping and hips swaying the entire conversation, which when she stopped to take a breath claimed she needed some more candy from her bag. (these by the way are sure signs of a chocolate addict).

So yes, Hallmark is making money off of today, along with many other companies. But Emma and I are making memories, filled with pinks and reds and of course chocolate!