Sometimes I get the feeling that some people feel sorry for me when they learn I have four sons. I still hear the question quite often… “So…are you going to keep trying for a girl?!” The fact is that I’m quite happy and in love with all my boys and if I wouldn’t mind having a few more! (Not that it’s in the plans, hubby will be quick to assure you!)

I mean, what am I missing besides dresses and pink and bows and DRAMA!? ::snerk:: I’m certainly not trying to lessen the blessings of those of you with girls, but I …well, I digress. What I mean to say is that I don’t feel like I am missing out by having boys and I love that my boys often join me in the kitchen. ::grin::

Valentines Day is just around the corner and although I am not the best mom (in my opinion) when it comes to celebrating holidays and birthdays, I am trying to improve. One of our favorite ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day is to decorate (and eat!) sugar cookies.

When our plans changed last minute yesterday, Fishmama invited us to come over for a playdate yesterday. My first thought was to whip up a batch of sugar cookie dough to take along. I was sure that flour would be flying and that it would be pure chaos at her house between my J-team and her 6 children! But we’d never let a little chaos keep us from a good time!

It was a surprisingly relaxing visit! Jessica and I got to chat over artichoke dip and crackers. The big boys played outside together (I really should have snapped a few pictures!) while we rolled, cut, and baked heart shaped treats with the help of a few little people, just one at a time. I will remember that final detail for next time! I think letting the kids help just one or two at a time helps keep this mommy from getting her “cookie dough in a wad!” Pardon the intended pun! ::grin::

All the kids came in from outside (okay, so the big boys didn’t stay long!) and the icing and embellishing of heart cookies ensued. Fishmama was well equipped with rock candy, red hots, and festive sprinkles. Isn’t fish chick the cutest thing?!

It made my heart happy to see my boys’ delight.

How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? I’d love to hear from you!