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Topic: Valentine's Day gifts for adult kids
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authenticnow
♀ 16024
Member # 16024 |  Posted: 5:51 AM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 |     |
I always like to get my kids a little something for Valentine's Day. My mom did few special things for us as kids, but this was one of them. Even if it was just a little stuffed animal or a special kind of candy, it made me feel loved. I wanted to carry on the tradition with my kids.
I'm curious if others get their older kids V-Day gifts. Sometimes I'll get them something cute, corny, funny. This year I got them each an I-tunes gift card.
“Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of “you’re not alone.” ~ Brene Brown
Posts: 54937 | Registered: Sep 2007 |
FindMyselfAgain
♀ 36969
Member # 36969 | | Posted: 12:57 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
We like to celebrate things in our own way here. Especially all the "Hallmark Holidays". I have 3 kids: DS17, DD14, DD9. We always go out and by discounted chocolates after the fact. But for the day itself, we:
-Make heart shaped pizzas for dinner.
-Hide color-coded "love" notes around the house to find.
-Make small gifts for each other. (regifting is okay too)
This year I have made them all ID bracelets...in Elvish...
DDay: October 7, 2011
R finally started in earnest: April 2014
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Posts: 245 | Registered: Sep 2012 |
authenticnow
♀ 16024
Member # 16024 | | Posted: 1:07 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
That's cute. I always make my famous heart-shaped meatloaf. Neither kids will be home this year, but H knows to expect it. I'm always so proud of it! 
“Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of “you’re not alone.” ~ Brene Brown
Posts: 54937 | Registered: Sep 2007 |
Jrazz
♀ 31349
Member # 31349 | | Posted: 1:10 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Heart shaped meatloaf? You are my HERO! 
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
Posts: 29076 | Registered: Feb 2011 | From: California |
FindMyselfAgain
♀ 36969
Member # 36969 | | Posted: 1:11 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Oooh...now I want meatloaf!
DDay: October 7, 2011
R finally started in earnest: April 2014
Current status: If he won't make changes, I must.
Posts: 245 | Registered: Sep 2012 |
Rebreather
♀ 30817
Member # 30817 | | Posted: 1:15 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Mine are not adults, but older teens. I get up early and make heart shaped pancakes and get them each a little something. I don't see that ever changing. Same thing with Easter baskets.
Me BS
Him WH
2 ddays in '07
Rec'd.
"The cure for the pain, is the pain." -Rumi
Posts: 7991 | Registered: Jan 2011 |
authenticnow
♀ 16024
Member # 16024 | | Posted: 1:15 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
“Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of “you’re not alone.” ~ Brene Brown
Posts: 54937 | Registered: Sep 2007 |
Emerald Eyes
♀ 7977
Member # 7977 | | Posted: 1:16 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
I want meatload and an Elvish ID bracelet!
Posts: 1239 | Registered: Aug 2005 | From: Texas |
Sad in AZ
♀ 24239
Member # 24239 | | Posted: 2:00 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
I used to give DS a video game and a box of choclate covered cherries for Valentine's Day. He will always be my valentine 
You are important and you matter. Your feelings matter. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your life matters. Always.
Me: FBS (no longer betrayed nor a spouse)-62
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D-day: 2007 (two years before finding SI)
S: 6/2010; D: 3/2011
Posts: 25022 | Registered: Jun 2009 | From: Arizona |
ajsmom
♀ 17460
Member # 17460 | | Posted: 2:03 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
Sent AJ and his GF a card and gift card to Bed, Bath and Beyond.
Normally he would have gotten a card, some candy and a gift card to eat somewhere, but he's growing up, dammit!
Time to share the love!
AJ's MOM
Fidelity isn't a feeling...it's a choice.
"Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now - always." - Albert Schweitzer
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Posts: 21377 | Registered: Dec 2007 | From: Been Through Hell...On My Way Back |
jo2love
♀ 31528
Member # 31528 | | Posted: 4:37 PM, February 12th (Wednesday), 2014 | |
We seriously need a pic of the heart shaped meatloaf.
Mine's an early teen. She doesn't like candy that much. So she is getting a top and matching scarf she wanted. I ordered it right after xmas, so it was a great deal.
Posts: 49701 | Registered: Mar 2011 |
BAB61
♀ 41181
Member # 41181 | | Posted: 11:27 PM, February 13th (Thursday), 2014 | |
I usually get my kids some little gift and candy .. they are 17 and 14, but they LOVE candy!
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S 12/7/2013 No-fault state, 6 mo S, counting down the days.
Posts: 1271 | Registered: Oct 2013 | From: DE |
welcome14
♀ 26741
Member # 26741 | | Posted: 5:21 PM, February 15th (Saturday), 2014 | |
my adult kids still get cards n chocs. just now it's Godiva instead of Russell Stovers. Spoiled brats..
and Easter baskets... and Christmas stockings...  [This message edited by welcome14 at 5:22 PM, February 15th (Saturday)]
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I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.
Posts: 1496 | Registered: Dec 2009 | From: clarksville, tn/ Ft Campbell |
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