Things are definitely off, lately.  I’ve felt a creepy dark pit in my belly for days.  Clueless as to what was causing it, I think I’ve figured it out.  Stress.  I’ve felt anxious and nervous for a couple weeks now, but haven’t had any major tasks of my own to blame it on {other than an interview}.

However, Billy is still searching for work and it is really affecting us.  I’m finding this unemployment thing to affect more than just finances.  Its totally mental, too–for both of us.

But this week, we had Valentine’s Day.  It was some sunshine through the clouds.

Lilie and I had fun creating some little potato stamps to make Valentine’s for her class party.  She was so excited and talked about it for days.  When the party came and I think it ended up being more than she hoped for.  We chose not to attach candy to her cards, but pretty much everyone else did.  She was thrilled.

Valentine’s Day is definitely one of her favorite holidays right now.

That night, we all went out, as a family, for a fancy dinner.  When I say ‘fancy‘ I mean a place with a playground and small bill.  Us, girls, were treated to roses, as well.

Oh! And I almost forgot to share my favorite part of the day!  Lilie made the sweetest little Valentine for bring home to us.  She is constantly making ‘rockstar’ and ‘I love you’ hands.  This Valentine is so her.  I loved it so much I immediately framed and hung it up.

And that pretty much wraps up my week.  I did have a pretty awesome interview on Tuesday, as well, but more to come on that later.  I won’t know anything until next week, so I’m holding my tongue until I hear from them.

Have a lovely weekend!!