Valentine's Day is tomorrow. I don't like teddy bears, don't like candies, not even flowers. That is the tradition for people right? So thoughtful for someone to give right - they thought of you. But serously, are you supposed to keep them forever? What are you supposed to do with a giant teddy bear? And candies - they're not really for me. I had a giant teddy bear forever! Finally got the nerve to ask Jorge if I could toss it out. It's the thought that counts right - but these are my thoughts. Now I have to give Jorge credit. See finally after many years of "valentine's gifts" I finally told him. I'd really rather not have them (because I feel bad getting rid of them). I like to go out to eat - but why does it have to be on the 14th. I'd like to go out any day. I don't know. I think Valentine's day is more of a juvenile "dating person" holiday. Junior High and High School people get mad when they don't get a teddy bear (that their boyfriend is too broke to buy, since he doesn't have a job). So many years we go out to eat sometime around valentines day - don't know about this year. Tomorrow's church - so we'll still go. I just don't really get the holiday. And am I supposed to get my kids a valentine's gift? Huh! Are they really going to cherish that forever? Or is it just bragging rights - because no one else in their class got flowers delivered to them. So is that really right? To get your kid a gift to make other kids feel bad! I'm having to stop and buy valentines for the kids in my class - just because I feel like I'm supposed to (the other two teachers in our class are) how would I look - like an unloving person!
So what about you? Is it a top holiday in your book? Will you be outraged if you don't get a valentine's gift?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
5 comments:
oh to clarify. my own kids (cathy, Jorge, Jeremiah) all have valentine's cards to hand out. i was talking about buying valentine's cards for ME to hand out to the kids in my classroom (food depot was out. jorge is trying safeway - otherwise they'll have to get a homemade note!)
Gosh, Maggie! You don't have to feel so pressured!
Do you want me to bring you some valentine's? I have extras.
thanks Susan - but Jorge has rescued me again! he found the last package at Safeway! and he bought valentine's cookies so I'll be sure to be loveable to all the kids!
why do you give people birthday cards. 'its just a day.'
you do it to remind them that they are special.
why do you give christmas gifts? because christ was born? no! we don't give train sets in reverence to Christ.
We give train sets to bring joy to [our] children, and to remind them they are special.
that is why you give valentine gifts, mag.
one does not give gifts to make someone else feel bad. no matter what holiday.
i hear what you are saying, though. why should you have to give gifts to your class?
it is almost just like having to publically tithe.
i kinda have a similar feeling that you have, but deb likes the "thoughtful" gifts. a hand made card, a poem, being acknowledged, a special treat that lets her know i remembered her on the day and that she's special to me.
but after reading this article i began to wonder if i should change my stance. maybe it's what you need. :-)
Post a Comment