As I was washing the dishes after lunch today, I noticed my 4-year old quietly cutting shapes out of notebook paper, coloring the pieces and putting them in a small box she grabbed out of the recycling. I assumed she was making Valentine’s cards, as we’d been talking about doing that one of these days.
She took the box to the living room, and came back into the kitchen to ask me if we could take a walk later to deliver them to her friends.
“Valentine’s Day isn’t until the end of the week!” I said.
To which she responded:
“Valentine’s Day is only one day, but Happy I Love You Day is EVERYDAY, mommy!”
I was left speechless! I’m sure she got that from a cartoon she watched on TV, although I haven’t seen any Valentine-themed cartoons yet so I’m not completely sure. I was definitely touched by what she said though, and really appreciate that she understands that she can say “I love you” anytime she wants, just because.
H.E.Eigler says
how cute is that! just melts my heart. thanks so much for sharing at Monday’s Muse 🙂
Tara @ Feels like home says
Aww! This is a wonderful story, Mariana! I’m going to include it in Things to Write Home About on Sunday. 🙂
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Lindsay says
awwww that is too sweet!!
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Mozi Esme's Mommy says
What a clever kid! I love the idea of making my own special days!
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lupita says
That is very sweet. Is true we all should think that way, I Love day is every day .
Childlife says
Oh, we have “I Love You Day” at our house too — It’s my favorite of all the holidays! 😉 Glad to know someone else celebrates it and with such lovely artwork too! 😀
~Michelle @ 5MFSN
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Nicole Ibarrondo says
So sweet!
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Mary@notbefore7 says
That has got to be the most precious thing I have heard in awhile. What a precious little girl.
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saucy salsita says
I love you day is somethign that should be celebrated daily, with your man and children!!!
It’s part of you being a Suacy Salsita!
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