And it tasted like Pepto Bismo. For a change of pace, I decided to catch my children off-guard with being festive this year. All it took was sending everyone an “adorable” Valentine’s app and a lot of Splenda packets to conjure up the sweetness in our lives for a day. At least that’s what I thought. Guess they don’t call them Conversation Candy for nothing! Have a look . . .
College Son:
Me:
College Son:
Me:
Then my two younger kids chime in.
Daughter 12:
Son 10:
College Son:
Me:
College Son:
Me:
College Son:
Me:
College Son:
Sick of this son’s smart retorts, I send a heart to his twin brother with a love greeting . . .
Twin Brother:
Me:
Twin Brother:
Finally my 17 year old daughter (who btw takes 45 minutes to decide what she’s gonna wear in the morning) decides to join in . . .
Daughter 17
College Son:
Me
College Son:
Me:
College Son:
Me:
College Son:
Me:
College Son:
Son 10
Daughter 17
Me:
Daughter 17:
Me:
College Son:
Me:
Frustrated, I decide to send the Valentine app to my boyfriend….
Boyfriend:
Me:
Boyfriend:
Me:
Boyfriend:
Me:
Boyfriend:
Desserts backwards = Stressed. Of course! And look — this time playing Scramble was HIS idea. At least this confirms I’m with the right guy.
Hope your Valentine’s Day is a little more on task than ours! And now excuse me while I eat my own words…
Wonderfully creative and with lots of heart. You are so amazing.
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Completely adorable! Just like you 🙂 I loved every heart, especially the one that explains why we shouldn’t clean houses 😉
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I loved the blank heart and “how did you do that?” Your sense of humor is so quirky – just like mine. Loved it! (Too bad I can’t but all of this in a heart.)
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“How do you mute the ink on these hearts?” – HA!!
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Did you start penning this over the Labor Day weekend? Intense-ly funny. I traeh you!
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LOL- desserts is stressed spelled backward. lOL LOL LOL. Lots of love on Valentine’s in your family, obviously. Sweet-ness.
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Geez… encouraging bad dental hygiene in your children with all that candy. And didn’t you say one of your sons is a dental student?
Next year, use chicken hearts instead. They’re just as tasty and they project a more consistent message of love.
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No words LOL ❤ this!! Happy Valentine's Day Steph
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I particularly like the ‘no candy from strange-hers’. Very witty. Keep on blogging in a free world – The False Prophet
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That is so amazing! You had a super cool Valentine’s Day compared to those who splurge on roses and gifts and food! 😛
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Oot uoy ot Yad S’enitnelav.
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oh you! I was waiting for a Gone With The Wind reference somehow.
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LOL. Fooled you again, didn’t I? Gotta keep you on your toes.
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Ah, ah, ah! (That’s a Scramble!) Picture me with a ring. (That’s another Scramble!)
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Once again, I’ve missed you!! How can I picture you with a “ring” if I never see a picture with your face ’round these parts. 😉 Plus whatever you say is always succinct and successful and I hang on your every word – – well, maybe I’m just trying to steal something to put if on my talking candy.
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OMG, that was too cute. I’ve missed you so much! With everything going on, I haven’t been able to stop by as often as I used to (started physical therapy again). Pffft. I love that you are as funny as ever! Happy Valentine’s Day!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. ((Hugs)) Eva
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ohhh, Hi!!! I hope physical therapy is going well! Thank you so very much – I feel like anyone who scrolled down that much has the patience of a saint! Very glad you stopped by tonight – – Happy Hearts to you, and hugs back…
Stephanie
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Happy heart day! 😀
And PS! The correct answer to “Desserts!” is “Yes, chocolate cake, please!” 😉
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You are so right! “Desserts for 100, Alex. What is chocolate cake?” Here’s hoping you get your just desserts today and every day. Thanks for popping in!
Stephanie
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“eat my words”… pretty funny. And desserts reversed gets you stressed Ha! Ha! Ha! Happy Valentine’s Day Stephanie.
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Yes, that’s logical consequence, right? Thank you for bearing with my silliness!
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Desserts and stressed…how very interesting! Happy Valentine’s Day Steph! I guess I’ll take advantage of my limited time. VDay and teens seems like a tough combination 😉
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Oh Joy– believe you me — they kinda sorta still like it but woe to anyone who makes them admit it! Happy hearts to you and yours!
Steph
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First of all now I want to eat some Candy Conversational hearts! Secondly, hilarious! Who knew desserts was stressed?
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Hi there!!! Nah– they still taste like toothpaste in my opinion! I love that you popped in today though–Thank you!!
Stephanie
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Hysterical! I’m still laughing… I hate Valentine’s Day, but I love this post!
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Hi there!!! Nah– they still taste like toothpaste in my opinion! I love that you popped in today though–Thank you!!
Stephanie
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Thank you– sums it up for me– don’t like the actual day but like people’s approach! Happy Hearts to you!
Stephanie
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💛💙💜💚❤️
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Back at you oh colorful one!!
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I just wish I could have written on them too. In fact, I think candy-heart conversations should be mandatory.
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http://www.cryptogram.com/hearts/
Partake!!!!!
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I can’t right-click on my phone. 😦 But I still LOVE it. It shall be my preferred means of passive-aggressive sniping at the family from now on. Because I might not always like my family, but the love’s unconditional.
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Wow talk about not so sweet hearts!! These ones will really rot your teeth!
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Cavity city! But not if you just read ’em!
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What’s the fun in that?
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That was the best! Enjoy your day with your quirky (and fun) family!
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Thank you so much! Emphasis on quirky!! Happy Hearts to u and yours!
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Quirky is best, I say!
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I love it when heart and life meet. This was a stupendous post! It must have taken forever to do! ❤
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Ahhhh thank you! Aside from making these all up, the posting time was absurd! I had them all left aligned and the whole post looked like a jigsaw puzzle (had to get tech support) the ratio of frustration directly mirrored my love of eating toothpaste candy. Thank you for that meaningful comment in ways you have no idea!!
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I can relate Steph! I had a similar problem with a weekly newsletter I do. The photos wouldn’t align and just as I would congratulate myself on getting them in line, they would (the grumpy, tech-fairy no doubt) stack up one on top of the other. Love the post and the witty messages AND the innovative idea of using the candy hearts. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Wendy!! Hope it’s a weekend filled with joy for you – – any poetry in honor? You cannot get more tech challenged than me. I’m a tech wreck. In fact, I ask for computer help so much, my college sons want to wring my little low tech neck!
Thanks so much!
Steph
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At short notice, this is what I’ve come up with:
It’s Valentine’s Day
And M/s Steph wants to play
Her greetings she sends
And they are all penned
On hearts of cute sweets
It’s a tech-dream’s feat!
Take a bow M/s Steph! 👏👏👏
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Oh you sweet thing!! I actually meant on your own blog– but I just LOVE THIS!!!!!! Thank you!
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I have published three poems so far with a fourth on the way ( I do have more but feel they need some editing). Do you know, your encouragement on the little ditties I put on your posts gave me the idea to explore poetry writing more fully? So readers can blame or thank you for my poetry 😋.
I put up a post last night a la Miss Menopause. I wrote it a month ago when my daughter showed me the cartoon and tweaked it a couple of days ago and finally put it on the blog. I couldn’t resist it! Thank you for the inspiration Steph!
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Ohh, I’ve had my share of formatting fiascos so I know how long this probably took. Inserting photos is hard enough never mind all the fiddling you undoubtedly had to do to work out those hearts. You must luv your readers a lot to go to all that trouble!
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Paphy Lavenite’s Yad Phestiane ❤
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Only you, Ralph — only you!! Back at ya!
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Happy Valentines Day! 🙂
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Forgive my absence — there have been some things. :-(. Thank you for always supporting. Hearts to you and yours!
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There always seems to be some things. 🙂
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Happy Valentine’s Day Steph to you and your crazy family. Hope you all get what your ‘heart’ desires!
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Perfectly put! Thanks for not scrambling that comment and making me decipher it!!
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Ha Ha! I wish I did scramble it now!
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