Our Valentine’s day in pictures

It was a different Valentine’s for me. Waking up without my favourite person lying next to me was not the best feeling; Justin was in JHB on a business trip. We are seldom apart from each other, so it stung a little waking up on the “most romantic” day of the year alone. Thankfully though, I had two other mini-Valentines who made me feel loved and adored, starting at 6am when Jackson came through, jumped onto me in bed and said, “Happy Valentine’s Day, Mommy”, as he squeezed me tightly.

From there on it was a crazy morning; getting three kids up and dressed, fed and packed for school single-handedly is no easy task.
“Please eat.”
“Stop that.”
“Hurry up.”
“Where are your shoes?”
“We are late.”
On repeat.
#youknowwhatitslike

Finallyyyy we made it into the car and out the gate of our estate. We picked Gogo up and off we went to the boys’ school.

Both Jackson & Jordy were on a high. They were looking so very dapper thanks to Let’s Dress Up who had dressed them in top hats, bow ties and smart shirts for Valentines. {It was tough to choose between that and the King of Hearts outfits they had… but I don’t think they could have looked any cuter if they tried!}
Dressed and incredibly excited to show Gogo their school, we arrived. They turned heads all through their walk down to the classrooms. 😍😍

The rest of the day follows in {the cutest) pictures:

FUN AT SCHOOL WITH GOGO

VDAY KISSES FROM MY BABY GIRL

VALENTINES DATE WITH THE BOYS @ SCOOP:

SO YUM! AND B’S FIRST TASTE OF SORBET:

HELPING LITTLE SIS PRACTICE HER WALKING:
4 PEOPLE STOPPED US TO ASK IF JJ & JR ARE TWINS !!

THE BEST VALENTINES GIFT OF ALL WAS HAVING JUZZY GET HOME LATER THAT EVENING.
PLUS HE SURPRISED ME WITH THESE INCREDIBLE GIFTS (HE DID HAVE THE HELP OF A SPECIAL FRIEND WHO DELIVERED THEM AND HID THEM IN THE GARAGE FOR HIM TO GIVE TO ME WHEN HE ARRIVED HOME):

While it was a different Valentine’s, {which lacked the special date-night and 1-1 time with Juzzy that I would have loved}, I was certainly kept too busy to overthink it.
I just love how my boys LOVE occasions as much as I do. They were so excited to spoil Gogo, their teachers and their friends with little gifts, and they showered me with love all day long. I am a very blessed Mama.
Juzzy and I will have to celebrate with a date night soon though – I’m big on that !! 🙂

Author: Shan Fourie

Shan Fourie is a busy mom of three, based in Ballito, and is a full-time lifestyle blogger/Content Creator. With over 14 years of experience in marketing, Shan began blogging in 2018, and embarked into full-time content creation in 2021. Shan uses her platform to share brands, businesses as well as to raise awareness and funds for causes and initiatives close to her heart. Somewhat of an activist, Shan has helped bring people together for multiple causes, including A21 Walk for Freedom, multiple Bone Marrow & Blood drives, a peaceful protest to stop NetCare Alberlito from closing its paeds ward, as well as other movements she is passionate about. Her biggest focus this year is on raising funds, alongside The Rise Up Movement, for a GBV safe house in Kwadukuza, along with a lab for facilitating rape-kits on site, instead of having to send them to Pretoria. Shan is an official Ambassador for (a) The SA Bone Marrow Registry, (b) the Red Movement (a movement intent on eradicating period poverty), and (c) and a partner of the Rise Up Movement - an NPO that stands against GBV, Child abuse, and Human Trafficking. Shan was a Mrs South Africa 2022 finalist, 2023 CANSA ambassador for Mrs South Africa, and Discovery Bank was her gold sponsor. Shan is also the official Wellness influencer for Gateway Theatre of Shopping and The Pencil Club Umhlanga. Shan believes that wellness is all-encompassing - mental, physical and emotional. She believes it is important to keep your life clean of toxicity. Self-care is super important to her. View all posts by Shan Fourie