So I bought you a rose, on my way home from work

I have always been a "just because" type of person. I never celebrated Valentines Day and still don't. Not because I never had or don't have a significant other to celebrate with on this day. But rather, because, I don't think people that love me should need a day to tell me that they care for me? What is wrong with Feb 13th. or March 20th? Why THAT day did they need to tell me they care. If you want to express your love to others on that day, so be it, just don't do it ONLY on days set aside to express your love. My mom has always been good at sending me things "just because" to remind me that she cares for me. Because of this, I have become a person that then tells others that I care about them on days that are not their birthdays or a holiday. Today, a little boy came into where I work and reminded me how meaningful it is to do little things, all the time, for the people you care about. The conversation that follows is a reminder that the little things make the difference!

K (that is me!): Hello, how are you today?
Mom: I am fine, thank-you.
K: And how are you today? (to the little boy about 5 years old who walked in with his mother)
M: Excuse him; he is a little grumpy today.
K: (to the boy) I understand...I am too.
He smiled...the cutest smile ever!
K: What do you have in that bag? (He was holding a Dunken Donut bag)
LB: (huge smile) My favorite donuts are in here. My mom bought them for me because I had a bad day. She was trying to make me feel better.
K: Did it work? My mom does nice things like that as well. Parent's have a way of knowing how to cheer kids up.
LB: Your mom buys you donuts too?
K: Sometimes, yes. Other times she will buy me a candy bar. Little things make me feel better. I hope that donut made your bad day go away.
LB: Did you already get your candy bar?
K: Oh no. My mom lives far away (Okay so not THAT far) so I will just call her when I get home.
LB: You can have some of mine......