Valentines was pretty low key around here. The girls and I did some valentine crafts and cards the week leading up to the holiday. Katya had a great time exchanging cards and candy at school. I made the girls heart shaped soft pretzels (which were surprisingly easy) and bought them a couple of little things. Craig brought home flowers and a new Tekka (sp?) headlamp since mine was broken. He is so good to me! I think it is funny how the majority of American holidays actually have Catholic roots. It is really awesome with K going to Catholic school that she learns about the people and reasons behind the holidays. They even celebrated madti gras last Tuesday!
School Mass was on Ash Wednesday instead of Friday last week so of course the littles and I went. I always love the school Mass and try to make it often. Katya has decided to give up playing with her wooden castle (which she has not been playing with much at all, mind you) for Lent, and so far has stuck with it. I didn't ask her to give something up, but it is fun to see her do it on her own and have a reason to talk about Lent. My Lenten commitment is no Facebook until the kids turn in for the night. It was pretty hard at first but I am now really enjoying it. I may just continue that after Lent.
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