HaPpY VaLeNtInE's DaY!!!

I know, insert bitter diatribe concerning the commercial 'card company' holiday' right? No way- this is the one day that is mandatory date night and I LOVE it! And folks, it really ISN'T a card company holiday (such as Mother's or Father's day- see here for that bitter diatribe.) Valentine's Day actually has origins way back circa 270 A.D with St. Valentine. Here is a quote from The History Channel website: "According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl — who may have been his jailor's daughter — who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France." And so, while I DO believe you shouldn't just show your love one day a year, it is still a legitimate and fun holiday in my book and one of my favorites at that. For our day we plan on ditching the kids (love ya!) and going out to dinner at Senora Grill then to see "He's Just Not That Into You" at the theater. What are YOUR plans?