<p>Well I’m sure many of us did - from spouses, parents etc. My question is: did you get one from your S or D away at college? I sent candy and home-baked cookies to my son - but I don’t think I’m getting anything. Is that the norm? Silly question I know…but I’m getting cabin fever as I watch the snow and ice pile up outside my window…</p>
<p>This never even occurred to me. I expect a valentine from my husband, but never from my children or anyone else. Nor did I give one to anyone except him. Am I missing something?</p>
<p>Well right now I am home alone. Husband out of town at a conference. Kids away at school. But first thing this morning at 7:40am, had a sweet text message from youngest son wishing me Happy Valentine’s Day! Made my day!</p>
<p>Well, my kid did call me last night. He said he got a mystery valentine.
–thinks it is probably a joke from one of the guys in his dorm (no girlfriend–so he’s celebrating Singles’ Awareness Day–SAD).</p>
<p>I sent S some candy and told him to share around his hall. He moved to a new dorm at the semester, and I thought it would be nice gesture. . .
“Mom,” he said, “Have you ever lived in a guys’ dorm?”<br>
“Uh, can’t say that I have. . .”
“Well, guys don’t really do that kind of thing. . . I mean, like passing out candy. . .that’s just really stupid.”
"How about putting a bowl in the lounge with a sign, “Happy Valentine’s Day from Atom’s’ Mom?”
“NO. Mom, I’m not gonna do that. I’m gonna keep it all for myself.”</p>
<p>atomom- very funny - and he sounds just like my son! Girls are different with this stuff I guess.<br>
booklady - just checking on the norm here. My mother-in-law gets very insulted if she doesn’t get flowers or such from all three of her sons (my husband reluctantly complies - in fact - I usually take care of the arrangements).<br>
A text message or email would be enough for me though!</p>
<p>Yes, two. I got floweres from both my current bf and a guy I broke up with 6 months ago and have not seen since!! Can someone tell me what I’m supposed to do in terms of acknowledging his gift?? And how I explain to bf or do I just get rid of the second arrangement? I would hate to be dishonest but I know I’d be jealous if his ex sent a gift.</p>
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<p>Well looking at the other valentine thread in the cafe I’m starting to feel like a very inadequate mother. I thought Valentine’s day was about romance…perhaps I should start thinking outside the box, and that way I’d get more chocolate! :)</p>
<p>I have to admit, I have been hanging around on AIM, hoping DS might pop up and at least thank me for the VD goodies I sent him. (I know he shares with his suite mates as they have thanked me.) Toneranger, did you know your son has the day off?</p>
<p>My husband and I usually exchange cards after dinner but I’m not sure I’ll get one this year. Snow started last night and I doubt my husband would have gone out more then one day in advance to get a card! I’ll be happy with just seeing him home safe and sound around 5:30. I’ve never exchanged anything with my kids so that didn’t occur to me. Older son doesn’t like chocolate anyway and I gave my daughter lots of yummy chocolate truffles for her birthday last week. Take that, Hallmark!</p>
<p>My kids haven’t given me valentines since they were in elmentary school.
I gave husband and younger S (the one who’s still at home) each a valentine cookie in the shape of a heart. I gave H a nice card.</p>
<p>H forgot to give me anything, but is taking me out to the movies.
I don’t like the commercial aspect of holidays, so tend not to put a lot of weight on getting cards and other goodies. (or to be more honest, I would put on a lot more weight if I did get goodies!) In general, H and younger S treat me (as one of my friends says) like I’m the queen, so I guess in many respects, every day is Valentines Day for me here. :)</p>
<p>Yes, I know about the day off. Lots of snow up there. My son was thrilled to have his 8am accounting class canceled (first it was a 2 hour delay -then everything was called off). Snow days are always fun.</p>
<p>My mother sends out Valentines to her chldren and grandchildren–and has done since the 60s.</p>
<p>I received a massive bouquet of flowers and sweet card from H–who then disappeared overseas.</p>
<p>Tucked a card with original poem into his luggage --which got rave reviews although he isn’t hard to please.</p>
<p>Got a surprise phone message saying Happy Valentine’s from S1 and a somewhat perfunctory text message from S2 along with a plea to deliver single rose to his gf. (He’s out of town). Sibling rivalry is increasing the rate of correspondence around my house now that both are out of town. </p>
<p>Went to a party in the evening and watched some beautiful Thai dancing.</p>
<p>All in all, a fun day.</p>
<p>My mother also sends valentines to her children and grandchildren. What is really special is that they are all handmade. (She is an artist and recently went to her 50th RISD reunion!)</p>
<p>Toneranger… My son didn’t get up until 2pm and called
(only because I had emailed him this AM telling him to get out of bed, come the hell home and shovel the driveway) Says all the kids were out sledding on cafeteria trays and playing football. I abused him for sleeping in and padding down to the cafeteria in his pj’s to eat. Rough life. Anyway I bet your son calls when all the excitement dies down. Don’t feel too bad… I just realized that neither of my kids knows my husbands or my birthday.Little rats.</p>
<p>sax- actually my son called yesterday to thank me for the v-day package - so I guess that should be enough really. 1 or 2pm sounds about right for a wake time for my son on days with no classes. I don’t remember sleeping that late when I was in college but maybe my memory is going…
Anyway, hubby is trying to shovel driveway right now. Reports that each shovel load is about 25 lbs. Yikes. Guess I should go out and help. Where are those young enterprising kids who shovel driveways for 10 bucks?</p>
<p>This is our first year without a snow shoveling kid in the house and I was feeling pretty smug about not getting a snowblower this year. Now, I just feel bone weary and I’m only 1/4 done. Tell hubby to use a smaller shovel :)</p>
<p>Valentine’s Day was always sort of a nothing holiday for me and H until we had kids. We had no money when we were first married, so the only Valentine’s Day celebrating we did was to exchange cards and kisses :). </p>
<p>When our eldest D came along, we’d buy her a pretty heart-shaped box of candy and a card. H and I still just exchanged cards. </p>
<p>After nearly 12 years of marriage, D2 came along. Her birthday is Valentine’s Day. Naturally, we had a celebration every year for her birthday. H started buying flowers for me and both girls, along with his traditional card. We’d usually take the girls out for dinner and the youngest would open birthday gifts. Valentine’s Day was definitely a lot more fun when combined with a birthday!</p>
<p>H and I called D2 at her school last night and were on the phone with her at the stroke of midnight. We were the 1st to wish her a happy birthday and a happy Valentine’s Day. She got a call waiting beep while we were talking with her. It was one of her friends calling to wish her happy birthday. I think he was hoping to be the 1st, but H and I beat him to it, lol.</p>
<p>D turns 21 today. My baby is officially an adult!! I hope she’s enjoying the weather in Florida. The weather here is very reminiscent of the day she was born. We had a major snowstorm on the day of her birth. We got snow and freezing rain yesterday on top of the 6 1/2 inches we got last week. It is beautiful. I looked outside at sunset this evening and the trees and bushes were glistening like diamonds. I’ll consider those my Valentine’s Day jewels :).</p>
<p>ST. Val day is also about romance to me, too. Talked or IM’ed with both kids today, the subject never came up nor would I expect it to. Talked to my Mom today, also never came up.</p>
<p>H does romance just fine, but not to the tune of Hallmark Holidays. So, no money was spent…</p>
<p>S who’s away at school hasn’t called me although I did talk to him last night. He’s snowed in and classes cancelled so I don’t know if Fedex was able to get his care package to him today. Think I’ll go call him.</p>
<p>From H and other S, I got roses, chocolates and cards though.</p>
<p>S1’s birthday is Feb. 14th also. He had class last night until 8:30. H and I tried to call him at 9:30…no answer. H sang Happy Birthday to his voice mail. Hope he got the card we sent. He ordered his own gift and just needed the $$ to pay for it! I sent a Happy Birthday email…sigh…weird not to even talk to your kid on his b-day. He is 20 now. That sounds so much older than 19 for some reason.</p>