Roses are Red, Parties are Blue…

Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a busy parent quite like the phrase "Valentine's Day party—please see attached sign-up sheet." Oh, the sign-up sheet. My old nemesis.

I don't know who decided that February 14th needed to become a full-scale classroom production, but I have a few words for them. (Mostly thank you, actually, because my kids absolutely love it. But also—why?)