Valentine's Day

The day began with waffles topped with raspberries and whipped cream, homemade cards written for Dad, "the specialest" locket in the whole world with pictures of the cutest kids inside, the spiffiest pink computer, beautiful dress shirts with sleeves either too long or too short (after ten years of marriage I still cant quite figure out a men's dress shirt), a marble bag with marbles inside swung unintentionally at the head and of course the incumbent tantrum and pouting (by the hitter not the hittee) and a trip to the Chiropractor (not related to marble incident). Valentine's Day was certainly a family affair.

We came home to our weekend house, in other words, a total and complete disaster. Living room disheveled, dining room table cluttered, kitchen a covered with breakfast's undone dishes, and basement unmentionable. So we did what any reasonable and responsible family does, we quickly escaped the reality of our house and ventured out on the breathtaking sunny Seattle Valentine's day at the SAM Sculptural park.

It was gorgeous. The kids walked outside and ran the moment their feet hit the ground. The fresh air and sun was magic to their young souls. Within 30 seconds of being out of the car Max fell into a fountain. This would be merely a foreshadowing of future wetness. Dave chased the kids and the kids chased Dave. Max, Amelia rolled over and over down the perfect rolling hill. The moment they reached the bottom they turned around and sprinted up the hill again. Magic was in the air and it must us been contagious, because even Miles and Daddy joined in the rolling festivities (Dean and I opted out). Adults do not roll with the same lift and agility. It is more of a thump, thump, and thud.

We threw rocks into the beautiful, but icy sound and for some reason Max could not keep his feet out of the water. It was much more fun to throw and explore a bit closer to the chilling water. It completes the experience. Cold or warm, kids are meant to get wet.

Happy Valentine's Day. It was a day for family LOVE!