Valentine's Day

This year, I got the best gift ever...a quiet weekend alone. I know that sounds weird but it's just what I needed. The quiet, rest, and lots of uninterrupted movies on the couch is really giving me a boost to get through these last few (I hope) weeks of miserable sickness.

One thing I've learned for sure is that absence makes the heart grow fonder! I've cried at least once a day because I miss my family so much. So here is my heartfelt Valentine's days tribute to them.
PAIGE! Since the day I knew you were coming I was so in love. You were the most beautiful baby I'd ever seen from the moment I laid eyes on you. Strangers everywhere we went would comment on how beautiful you were. I am so proud of the way you have grown. You have a real curiosity about the world and you are so smart. You are the best big sister and a great help to me. You are so sweet and tender. I love your laugh and your sparkling eyes. I LOVE YOU!
HAILY! Even before you were born I could sense that you were so very sweet. You were and still are my little snuggler. You are such a happy girl. You love to make people laugh. You are a wonderful little friend for Charlie. He loves to play with you. You are so much fun to be with, you brighten up every room. Your voice still melts my heart! You are growing up so fast and I am so proud of you! You are so smart and so laid back. You bring me more joy than you'll ever know. I LOVE YOU!!
CHARLIE! My only son! You make me feel adored like no one else does. Ever since you were a baby you've been my little boyfriend. I didn't realize how much I would love having a boy. You make me laugh everyday. I'm so glad we get to spend so much time together, just you and me, while your sisters are at school. You are so sweet, so smart, so funny, and unique. Your personality and demeanor could not be more lovable. You are so easy to take care of. I LOVE YOU!!
JON! Thank you so much for giving me this time. It was a true gift of selflessness. I know it's not the way you would have preferred to spend Valentine's Day and that sacrifice means so much. You have always supported me in anything I wanted to pursue. From the time I met you, you have always been easy to talk to and you've always make me laugh. I admire and am so grateful for your hard work. Your skill, drive, and ability have made it possible for me to live my greatest desire, to be a full time mom. You are a warrior fighting many battles and that makes you a hero to me. I am so thankful to know that we will be growing, learning, progressing, and loving together forever. Thank you for giving me my three (almost 4) other Valentines. I LOVE YOU!!