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mumofoneAloneandwell · 2026-02-11T19:48:26+00:00

I might take dd to the cinema to see and then to Nando’s and to a bakery for a cupcake. Will need to find a flower shop to buy her one red rose I hate that it’s on a Saturday, I really don’t wanna see young teens out on dates while I’m chronically single 😂 will you do anything? No judgement if not, it’s just me and dd so I like to do this stuff plus, when someone’s son decides to take her out when she’s older, she won’t be thrilled by literally the bare minimum!! edit to see either Gaby’s dolls house, zootropolis 2 or The Goat (kids cartoon) - not sure which 🤷♀️

2Rebecca · 11/02/2026 22:25

Valentines day is for vouples especially young couples not in a formal partnership

StephensLass1977 · 11/02/2026 22:25

I don't have young children, but I'm a sucker for all the heart tat that you find in Home Bargains etc. Candles, bath bombs, neon lights, and don't get me started on how much heart-themed confectionery I buy! The red velvet M&S pancakes, Morrisons heart shaped shortbread, etc.

I do have a partner but we tend not to do anything. Just eat what we'd normally eat at home, and stay in with our dogs.

Crochetandtea · 11/02/2026 22:24

No judgement ? I’m not doing nor have I ever done something romantic with my children. Children shouldn’t be adored the way some parents seem to adore them nowadays.
I don’t celebrate it with my husband either .

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 11/02/2026 22:23

Linskh · 11/02/2026 22:19

It’s my birthday so I’ve always hated it Valentines Day and don’t celebrate it (I do have a partner) but I’ve decided to make it nice for my little ones. They won a Christmas hamper and it was brilliant for keeping them entertained over the Christmas holidays, so as it’s half term I’ve done a similar thing thats valentines themed - heart bath bombs, new books, some heart themed crafts and snacks - all variations of things they’d get anyway, but I’ve been putting it away rather than giving it to them when I buy it.

Also taking my 3 year old to a couple of valentines themed classes (we’d have gone anyway, they just happen to be valentines themed), they’ll love it. They brought me home a valentines card from nursery today and it was the first time they’d written their name - they’re going to quickly outgrow things like this and firsts, so I’m going to enjoy it with them for a few years!

Also hoping they’ll want to put some effort/thought in for their partners one day and I think this type of thing is good way of showing them. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. I don’t plan on sending them valentines cards and gifts for the rest of their lives because I made it fun for them when they were young 😂 I don’t even send my partner one!

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This is a lovely post 🥰🥰

happy birthday for Saturday as well

and what a big moment, writing their name for the first time!! Have a lovely one

agree, they’ll learn to love from us - why not make the best of it

❤️

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AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 11/02/2026 22:22

mumofoneAloneandwell · 11/02/2026 22:02

Girl, atp, needs must! I’m this close to releasing my inner Sam jones on the bin men 🙈🙈🙈

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😂😂😂.

I hope your binmen are more attractive than mine! Mind you if they'd stop putting my bins halfway down the road each time then I'd possibly be tempted!

Ophy83 · 11/02/2026 22:21

In Yr R DS came home confused because some kids in his were class exchanging flowers/chocolates/teddies and he wasn't sure what was going on/why only some kids were getting gifts. Since then I've always given them a silly card (often homemade) and some love heart sweets or a heart shaped biscuit. It's fun and they don't feel left out (but I am absolutely not sending them into school with bouquets of roses!)

Dawnintheageofaquariams · 11/02/2026 22:21

mumofoneAloneandwell · 11/02/2026 20:23

This made me laugh 😂

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The Dad had better be worried...

Linskh · 11/02/2026 22:19

It’s my birthday so I’ve always hated it Valentines Day and don’t celebrate it (I do have a partner) but I’ve decided to make it nice for my little ones. They won a Christmas hamper and it was brilliant for keeping them entertained over the Christmas holidays, so as it’s half term I’ve done a similar thing thats valentines themed - heart bath bombs, new books, some heart themed crafts and snacks - all variations of things they’d get anyway, but I’ve been putting it away rather than giving it to them when I buy it.

Also taking my 3 year old to a couple of valentines themed classes (we’d have gone anyway, they just happen to be valentines themed), they’ll love it. They brought me home a valentines card from nursery today and it was the first time they’d written their name - they’re going to quickly outgrow things like this and firsts, so I’m going to enjoy it with them for a few years!

Also hoping they’ll want to put some effort/thought in for their partners one day and I think this type of thing is good way of showing them. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. I don’t plan on sending them valentines cards and gifts for the rest of their lives because I made it fun for them when they were young 😂 I don’t even send my partner one!

dreichluver · 11/02/2026 22:18

wtf?

freakingscared · 11/02/2026 22:16

We are actually at Disneyland this year but I got them all some heart lolipops and heart sweeties .

Incognitoburrito88 · 11/02/2026 22:14

I’m making the older ones babysit their younger siblings so my husband and I can go to see wuthering heights.

surelynot26 · 11/02/2026 22:08

Nothing. They are children and not in romantic relationships yet.

DungareesTrombonesDinos · 11/02/2026 22:06

My 16 year old would curl up and DIE if I did anything for him for valentines day.

BlackCat14 · 11/02/2026 22:05

Ironfloor269 · 11/02/2026 21:58

Valentine’s Day themed baby sensory 🤣😂🤣🤣

Yup, my class did a Valentines theme this week and it was adorable!

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 11/02/2026 22:04

I don’t have children. My DNephews 7 and 2 will be with their parents or grandparents as my DB is taking his wife to see Hamnet and for a coffee.

CherryViper · 11/02/2026 22:03

Nothing

SusanChurchouse · 11/02/2026 22:03

Nothing. I hate the whole thing. DD did an early Galentine thing with her friend today though, she’s into that kind of stuff.

If I model anything to my kids it will be that true romance and connection aren’t about flowers/chocolate/tat, or a specific date in February. I’m actually quite fun and romantic, I’m just very oppositional. If someone tells me to celebrate something my instinct is to rebel against it!

PrioritisePleasure24 · 11/02/2026 22:02

Back in my nursery nursing days 25 years ago we always made cards and pictures for the kids parents, it’s hardly a new instagram/socials fad.

Some people treat it as just celebrating love. It doesn’t have to be about spending money either.This subject comes up each year and the comments are always the same.

But then on mumsnet we shouldn’t celebrate our birthdays once we reach adulthood but should spend £2836361 celebrating the birth of a Jesus at Christmas so 🤷‍♀️

Live your life @mumofoneAloneandwell We only get one and right now we need all the joy and happy moments we can get in this shitty times we live in.

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 11/02/2026 22:02

TheWibble · 11/02/2026 21:58

All this talk of tinder, you're a braver woman than me!

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Girl, atp, needs must! I’m this close to releasing my inner Sam jones on the bin men 🙈🙈🙈

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WimbyAce · 11/02/2026 22:02

Nothing but my kids have made me cards which warms my heart ❤️

MatronPomfrey · 11/02/2026 22:01

Leaving them at home while DH and I go out.

Lovelanza · 11/02/2026 22:01

Errm nothing as kids are 36 and 27. Bizarre that it's a thing 😂

Plovx · 11/02/2026 22:00

tinyspiny · 11/02/2026 21:38

Valentine’s Day is for couples / people romantically involved not children

And you appreciate that some older children spend the day feeling shit about it? So why not brighten it up with a few heart chocs? Nothing too extravagant - mine come from the petrol station.

if you think about it reallly, couples don’t need Valentine’s Day. Me and DH don’t go out

TheWibble · 11/02/2026 21:58

mumofoneAloneandwell · 11/02/2026 21:55

This!! 🥰🥰

although i might have get on tinder this year 😂😂

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All this talk of tinder, you're a braver woman than me!

Ironfloor269 · 11/02/2026 21:58

Valentine’s Day themed baby sensory 🤣😂🤣🤣