Happy Valentine's Day!

Thought for today - "You can only lead others where you yourself are willing to go." Lachlan McLean

Happy Valentine's Day! That's the good news for the day. Now for the bad...how to celebrate a holiday that focuses on candy and flowers, when you're newly diagnosised as having impaired glucose tolerance and allergic to pollen. Life does provide some interesting opportunities, doesn't it?!

Having three children also provides some opportunities. Opportunities to teach them to "think outside of the box." So what if today's holiday is about hearts and flowers and candy; it can actually be more if we just let it. Today's holiday is really all about saying, "You're special to me," to whoever it is that you share it with. And, saying it in your own way. For me, "my way" now means no candy or flowers, so what's a mom to do?

Try visiting the "Warm Buddy" website for ideas. These cute stuffed animals have an inner core that is removable and then heated in the microwave, making the animal more warm and "snuggly" than they already were. And really cute. So, we are now the proud owners of a black and white kitten, a spotted puppy, and a cozy leopard cub. They also have a moose, lambs and several teddy bears available. For more information go to www.warmbuddy.com to see your options.

However you choose to celebrate, have a wonderful day!

Carpe diem,
Kellie