My wonderful husband sent me beautiful tulips for Valentine's Day! Aren't they gorgeous? He and Beckett also came over to Mattoon to go out to dinner with me. They both got me a card AND some dark chocolate, too. I am so spoiled.
My Dad ALSO got me these gorgeous roses. He wrote the most thoughtful note: "Happy Valentine's Day to my first baby. Love, Dad" Isn't that awesome?
At this point, I should also disclose that I got 26 valentines from students. There were adorable hand-drawn ones, a crayon one (you can see above), and lots of tattoo/sticker versions. My favorite student valentine was delivered in this fashion:
Student: Mrs. Hild, I have something for you.
Me: Oh, that is so sweet - you didn't need to get me something!
Student: Well, I think you are cooler than Angry Birds. And I just wanted you to know. And here's a sticker. (As it is stuck to my suit jacket just above the stickers of Justin Bieber, Iceman, and a standard red heart.)
Me: Oh! Well, gosh. Thank you. (Thinking: Cooler than Angry Birds? What?)
Student: Yep. So. Will you be my Valentine? And can I have that sucker? (Pointing to candy on desk.)
It was such a fun day - these kids need love more than anything, and I am happy to be there for them! (And equally happy to wear their stickers.)
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