Don't forget your Valentine!

I remember when I was little how very special Valentine's Day was. We worked hard for days cutting out the heart shapes from red and pink construction paper, then glued them to white lace doilies. We would make our mail boxes from discarded shoe boxes, covering them in white paper, decorating with more hearts and cutting a slit in the top large enough to stuff the valentines. Then, on the 14th, we would go around the classroom secretly handing out our valentines to our friends. Oh, the excitement of opening my cards!!

As I grew older, there were boxes of candy, flowers, secret Valentines and boyfriends. My first bottle of perfume came from my #1 Valentine, my dad! I was sixteen, and it was Chanel No. 5!! It is still one of my favorite scents. To this day, Daddy sends me roses every Valentine's Day. How loved it makes me feel!

A friend sent me this poem (a bit sappy, but sweet!) today as a reminder to send a Valentine to brighten someone's day. No problem! I sent out 30 yesterday - the first one was to my dad!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

If I could be the postman,
for just one single day,
I'd choose to carry valentines,
so lovely and so fine.
I would not mind a heavy load,
or mind my tired feet,
if I could scatter happiness,
all up and down the street!

(c) by Kayla N. Damon

A Work in Progress

Yes, it has been quite a while since I last posted. My only excuse is that I haven't taken the time! I guess it's going to take a bit more dedication on my part to keep it going.

One thing I have been working hard on is my plan for The Secret Garden! I told "The Ladies" - rather I promised them - that I would make a plan and start working on it this Spring. They are so excited and look forward to marking the spot with the Secret Garden slate that I bought just for them. I am posting the plan - at least a preliminary one. I actually did this using my interior design software, so I was unable to designate grassy and natural areas. It is not to scale and will have to be adusted, but you can get the gist of it. Many of the plants are existing. But, there will be much to purchase - the largest of which will be the Play/Garden House. Needless to say, this will have to be done in stages!!

It has been lots of fun, and I am anxious to get started - perhaps this weekend! We have had beautiful spring-like weather for the last week that should continue for the next few days, and there is lots of clearing out that must be done. I am sure Old Man Winter will return shortly. Guess we should make hay while the sun shines! (Or something like that!!)