Things I Love

     I don't even bother to pretend to hate Valentine's Day as some of my peers apparently do ;) (Friend #1, Friend #2). I mean, I guess I could jump on the bandwagon of hating corporations for capitalizing on women's sentimentality, or whatever the new trend-in-hating-stuff-for-"noble"-reasons is, but I have more important things to get worked up over. Besides, I like flowers and chocolate. So, capitalize away, I say.


     In honour of the upcoming St. Valentine's Day, I have created a list of things I love:

• I love Josh. Obviously. I love that he treats me like a princess, thereby continuing my illusion that I am one.
• I love Laura because she treats me like a slave mom, thereby breaking my illusion that I am a princess. ;)
• I love our animals. They are hilarious and loving and annoying all at the same time. 
• I love my mom and my family. And my in-laws are pretty great, too.
• I love lists. Seriously. With semi-permanent Mommy Brain (at least for the next 10 years or so) they are a godsend. 
• I love the feeling of collapsing into my awesomely comfortable bed when I'm exhausted. And, luckily for me, Laura ensures I experience this multiple times a night.
• I love our house. Even though it is definitely far from my dream house, it suits us right now quite nicely. 
• I love Facebook. It is my only window to the outside world some days. It makes staying home a lot less lonely.
• I love seasons, but especially spring. (hint hint, Mother Nature)
• I love laughing. Loudly. And playing board games.
• I love polka dots.
• I love breakfast food.
• I love Canada.
• I love shopping.
• I love breastfeeding.
• I love making stuff.
• I love sleep.
• I love homemade soup.
• I love science.
• I love nature.
• I love photography.

     In short, I love my life. 

~ Happy Valentine's Day 2011, everyone! ~