Tuesday, February 14, 2012

I Love Valentine's Day

It's Valentine's Day and I've got love on the brain. I have a friend who used to refer to Valentine's day as "single awareness day." Yes, that is true. But it was still a good day. I usually do a "What I Love..What I Don't Love" format on V day but today, it's all about my kiddos.

Here goes:

I love that Luke constructed his own lego Valentine's box with no help from me. When he came upstairs with it, he said, "isn't it cool how our family always takes Valentine's boxes to the next level?" Yes, son, it is...especially when I am not involved in them whatsoever.




I love that Sammie (who thinks she is a teenager) still wants to wear this over-the-top headband to school.



I love that Ryan asked me to marry him yesterday and I said yes. I wish he was 30 years older and not my son.



I love that Buster wore this shirt today and takes baths with me and is basically my dream date every day. He gives awesome kisses and says "night night mama" in the cutest softest voice ever.



So there you have it. I am love with these four. Happy Valentines Day!

ps. I found this post when I was looking for a pic of the Valentine boxes and it made me sad.

14 comments:

Lauri said...

I love you Brooke!!!

alexandra said...

I am glad you are posting again!

Your kids are so cute and fun. I am jealous that Buster is putting words together. Porter is a one-word sentence 22 month old.

That 2009 post made me sad, too. I am glad you had so many years of happiness. You have all of the same wonderful qualities that made you easy to adore, and perhaps it is annoying for me to say it, but I just believe that there are many fine men out there who would give anything to be able to adore you. Probably at least one doctor in the bunch.

Elizabeth said...

Sammie is so cute in her headband!
I love a boy who can do his own art and craft projects.
I read your old post and got a bit sad too... but this is the year of Brookie so onwards and upwards.

Ashley said...

It'd been too long since I'd seen pics of the kids. I love the two little boys most tonight!

Lisa Cannon said...

That old post made me sad. I think about you all the time and am so glad to hear that you're dating. I can't wait to hear all about it!

Your kids are darling. That little Buster is too cute. I love that you have baths with your little ones, I do too! NOT the older ones! Aren't you so glad you have your kids. I don't know what I would do without mine. Mark is traveling and it's hard, I don't know how you're doing it. You're amazing! XOXOXOXOXO!

Kimmie said...

can i marry buster?....he's not my son!

(i think i need to head over soon with a 9x13 of brownies and a couple forks!)

Heather said...

I enjoyed sitting at the Costco picnic table yesterday watching the men come in and get their last-minute bouquets. Best combo ever... guy with wood flooring, rotisserie chicken, and a bouquet of flowers. That is going to be an awesome Valentine's Day for some lucky lady out there...

Jill T said...

Cute little loves!

My kids made their own boxes too. Some cuter than others...:)

I'm anxious to catch up with you tomorrow! I have a feeling you have LOTS to report!

melissa walker said...

I keep telling Paul that if something happens to him, I don't think I'd be brave enough to date. Heather's stories have scared me too much. You are a gutsy, fun gal and I'm excited to hear about your new adventures. And I'm thinking I might start stalking your boys as potential husbands for my girls!

melissa walker said...

Oh and Sammi for my Matt too!

Jill said...

Your kids are ridiculously cute!

That 2009 post hurt my heart. I swear these men are dropping like flies.

Em said...

It really is a shame that Ryan is not 30 years older and not your son. He is a dreamboat.

Em said...

And Mita wants Buster to take her on a Dream Date!

Greg said...

Brooke, your kids are totally adorable--especially Ryan's dimples!