February is my least favorite month!

I do not enjoy February. Why does the shortest month of the year always seem like the looooongest month to me? I have always detested February. Generally my family sends me away somewhere sunny for a long weekend in February. It makes EVERYONE happier (if you get my drift). When my sister lived in Houston I would go visit her in February. She had the nerve to move back to Indiana! While I LOVE having her family closer, visiting Indiana in February does not provide my sunshine fix.

The last several years I have gone to Guatemala in late January/early February. Sunny and 70's is absolutely what I need.

Yes, I did just return from California. And it was beautiful and sunny for most of the days I was there. However, it is difficult to feel refreshed when mourning the death of a loved one.

All this to say - I need some sunshine, warmth, and happiness right now! The warmth is unlikely, it is sunny outside at this particular moment, so I'll concentrate on some happiness while we celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend.

My 7 year old reminded me at the bus stop this morning that last year he received a heart-shaped box of chocolates from us. I'm pretty sure he was confirming I wouldn't forget to make the appropriate choices in my valentine shopping endeavours. ;) Your very own box of chocolates - now that is happiness!

My 3 and 5 year old are playing out on the deck right now blowing bubbles and giggling like crazy. I can't see them at this second but I can hear their laughter. Happiness.

My husband is flying home tonight after being home for just 23 hours this week. Happiness.

January is behind us and February is practically half gone. Getting closer every day to pool season. Happiness.

Celebrating LOVE this weekend. Happiness.

Happy Valentine's Day - make sure your peeps know they are LOVED. :)