As we celebrated Valentine’s Day this year, we didn’t aim for extravagance. But a two-year-old and a four-year-old don’t require much extravagance to get excited. In fact, pizza does that effectively and sufficiently. As was my mom’s tradition, and has been my tradition since I got married, we made a heart-shaped pizza for Valentine’s dinner. The first thing I remember my mom teaching me to make was pizza. I now appreciate her level of patience in that endeavor. Everybody has their own ideas on how it should be done. The small children are no exception.
The added mess and overly seasoned pizza were worth the time spent in the kitchen with my children the way my Mom used to do the same with me. As a bonus, food is a language for communicating love, so a homemade pizza is a simple way to show my children and their Daddy how much I love and celebrate them, and not just on Valentine’s Day.
In our home, we make pizza together nearly every Friday. The only thing that made our Valentine’s pizza distinct was its shape (and its being made on a Monday). But that was enough to insight next-level excitement. It renewed a determination in me to find joy in all the little things. To really celebrate moments of just doing something together—no need for extravagance, just presence. Making memories and communicating your love doesn’t have to look like Pinterest or Instagram and doesn’t have to cost a red cent. I hope you find here a renewed excitement for spending time with those around you who will inspire you to delight in the everyday joys.
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