There are holidays, and then there are Cute Kid Note holidays. The latter category -- occasions like Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year -- inspire children of all ages (and varying degrees of eloquence) to voice their questions, clarify their expectations and map out the road before them.
Luckily for the Internet, Valentine's Day is just such a holiday. Behold, 13 specimens from the noble breed of Valentines From Kids.
The Compliment...?
From: Tyler, age 7
To: Mom
The TMI
From: Evan, age 7
To: Mommy and daddy
The Spelling Explosion
From: Nicolas, age 7
To: Mom
(Translation: "I appreciate you because you are a good mom.")
The Potty Training Special
From: Bella, age 5
To: Her little brother
The Force Is Strong With This One
From: Secret admirer
To: Miss Johnson
The Thanks-For-Clarifying
From: Reece, age 8
To: Mom
The Watch Your Back
From: [Illegible]
To: Mom and Dad
The WHAT Now?!
From: Secret admirer
To: Unknown
The William Tell
From: Nicholas, age 6
To: Mom
The Unfortunately Spaced Salutation
Author: Henry, age 6
To: Mrs. Schell (Henry's teacher)
The Classic
From: Secret admirer
To: Mom
The Classic, Translated For Modern Times
From: Hanna, age 8
To: Mommy
The Awww
From: Phoenix, age 6
To: Phoenix's "girlfriend," Madison