Candy and roses, diamonds and gold, are incomparable to the gift of new life. And so for the past 13 years, celebrating Valentine's Day shifted from cards and flowers to a birthday celebration with family get-togethers, cake and gifts, and giggly slumber parties that go into the wee morning hours. It's not quite the celebration that Hallmark has trademarked for Valentine's Day, but things are rarely what they're originally thought to be - especially when you factor in children.
Kids tend to change everything.
Those who had children before me were quick to tell me that at Elizabeth's birth. And they were right - from the original shape of my body to the way my mind constantly revolves around their schedules for today and my hopes for their tomorrows. Change is not a one-time occurrence either. We live in a constant state of change. Our family no longer plans its schedule around bottle feedings and nap time.