My Best Valentine!

         I have been blessed with sweet memories of Valentine’s.  Yes, “romantic memories” but my favorite memory remains my first memory of Valentine’s.

         I was six years old the first Valentine’s I remember.  What made it memorable was waking that morning to a single long stemmed red rose from my daddy. I remember feeling special and loved and even grown up.

(Google Image)

         My dad also made a practice of taking me on dates with him. We would go to the Howard Johnson’s restaurant for the turkey dinner or fried clams.  We went to see movies and took rides to see his co-workers at the rescue squad. I have vivid memories of getting excited about my time alone with dad.

         Last week while walking through a local restaurant my heart watched as a dad and little girl skipped in.  He took her to a small two-topped table with a bouquet of miniature red roses.

         The little girl scrambled to sit on her knees and lean over to chat with her daddy, complete with holding his hands with only the bouquet separating them.  The little girl giggled as she talked with him and the daddy seemed totally awed by her presence.

       

(Google Image)

 Life is so full, so busy, so demanding.  We have to be proactive in finding ways to make our children feel important. We can take them on a “date” or give them a special gift. Who knows? This Valentine’s Day may be your child’s best!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39nmX3yZHcg