Who needs an "I Love You?"

     Happy Valentine's day.  I know I really haven't been writing much and I am not sure why.  I feel a  little bit guilty that I don't have some amazing Valentine's dessert for you to cook.  Believe me, the ideas are in my head, but I haven't gotten them in the baking dish this year.   I guess one reason is that we are on a February diet.  So that really cuts into my inspiration for cooking. The cupcakes and chocolate pies dancing in my head have to wait.  I am dying to make a batch of cookies, but I guess you have to take a break from the gluttony once in a while.  
     I am not a huge Valentine's person.  I just feel like it is an excuse to buy lame stuffed animals or chocolates (of which I am not allowed to eat).  Also, being a second grade teacher, the experience is a little bit different.  I spend most of the day herding sugared up children which doesn't give me that glowing romantic feeling.  They love it and that is good.  I found these awesome mini-play doughs this year for my students and that was some great sugar free fun! However, I do appreciate the reminder to stop and realize the love that is in my life.  I am incredibly blessed.  I look forward to coming home each day.  I love spending time with my family, and I have great friends surrounding me.  So thanks guys!! This is everyone's reminder to find that person that you haven't told today how much you love them, and do it! 

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