Is it all about cost or price? That's what our news group was talking about this morning. Men said yes, ladies said it's about love and some ladies said they didn't need a man to enjoy the day. Personally I enjoy enjoying it with all of my family.

It's strange the things that are marked by this day. Having lived in Chicago for twenty years-this day relates to the St. Valentine's day massacre in a part of my mind. They still mention it on the news each year there.

My oldest daughter was supposed to celebrate today by moving to finally have her entire family into one household again and it was a hugely important day for all of them. They got the flu so they will do the move on Saturday. At least they were all together when they got sick!

My youngest daughter celebrates today because she actually remembers that when she was younger(two)it snowed in the North Texas area to the tune of almost two inches and she got to play with Daddy throwing snowballs. She nagged him about it this morning as we prepared for the day! She was hoping that somehow our 45 degree start would still result in some inches. (May have to chop some ice for her later!) The youngest also wanted a play date today and I refused on the grounds that it's Valentines day! She did enjoy writing her cards out for everyone last nite and the parents even got one with a heart shaped lollipop attached-bright kid: attacking the sweet tooth.

My Dad related that he didn't have to buy candy any more because my step mom gets hers from a nephew as thanks for them helping his mom get around when he lives far away. I bet he'll still buy her a nice lunch-he's a romantic kind of guy-which puts my poor husband in a tough spot. When you grow up with a somewhat romantic Dad you expect your husband to be as well.  Mine rather likes the wine and flowers route and he always finds the best smelling roses-somewhere. Amazing because roses don't seem to smell anymore. Tip if you want those that do: try whole foods! Everything smells better there even the vegetables!

However you choose to celebrate-with someone else or alone-spoil yourself just a little today and enjoy the feeling. Just to put a bit of a smile on your face and perhaps at this time next year-you won't be celebrating alone.  But, if you are-take the time to step back and enjoy it. We can't work every day of the year and you can come back stronger tommorrow.