Kids Say the Darndest Valentine Things

Recently, we asked you about Valentine’s Day--what does it mean to you, and who will be your valentine this year?

Your answers were honest, funny and touching. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day means to celebrate a special person you love. My grandfather, who takes me to parks and theaters, who has goodies for me when I visit, will be my valentine.

--Sydnee, 8,

Taylor Tots School,

Los Angeles

My Valentine will be my mom because she is always nice to me, and when I ask her if I can help her, she always says yes.

And right now I am helping her for three days because my Daddy is out skiing.

--Jake, 7,

Marquez Charter School,

Pacific Palisades

I love my grandmother and grandfather. I will love them forever. Valentine’s means a lot to me, especially caring and sharing love with my family.

--Emily, 6,

Learning Castle,

La Canada Flintridge

Valentine’s Day is a special day because I get chocolates. This year my valentine will be Miss Wozniak because she is a nice teacher.

--Antwanisha, 7,

Charnock Road School,

Los Angeles

Valentine’s Day means a boy and a girl hanging around. I don’t have any.

--Erick, 9,

Granada Elementary,

Granada Hills

I want my valentine to be a person I’ve wanted to go out with for a very long time. I always see him go by . . . but that fool won’t even say hi. I just hope he will ask me to be his valentine.

--Griselda, 13, Portola Middle

School, Orange

My valentine will be my brother, Carlos, because he’s nice, and I admire him for being so nice.

--Catheryn, 8, Dunlap

Elementary, Yucaipa

It is a day of love. You hand out cards to your class. Moms get flowers. My valentine will be my mom.

--Jeffrey, 7, Welby Way School,

West Hills

My valentines are my mom and dad, because they take good care of me. They give me food and water.

--Tovis, 8, Granada Elementary,

Granada Hills

Valentine’s Day for me means love because I like to see people happy.

This is a day to show kindness to others. My valentine is Jamison, because he is nice to me.

--Nick, 7, Learning Castle,

La Canada Flintridge

It’s a day when I express my feelings to the person I love.

It’s a day when I tell her how much I love her. I could buy a rose and give it to her, or a valentine card or a box of chocolate candy.

Maybe, if I don’t want her to know I could leave it on the doorstep of her house.

--Kevin, 13, Portola Middle

School, Orange

I think that Valentine’s Day is mostly about friendship because when you find a card that someone took the time to make for you, you know they like you. I would give a valentine to my mom because she cares about me.

--Logan, 10, Jefferson

Elementary, Redondo Beach

St. Valentine’s Day means to be happy and give other people valentine cards.

My valentine will be my teacher Mrs. Heaney because she is nice to me.

--Landon, 9, Dunlap Elementary

School, Yucaipa

Valentine’s Day means giving valentines, hugs, kisses, and remembering St. Valentine.

My Valentine will be my dog Skippy this year.

--Emmy, 8, Rose Drive School,

Yorba Linda

My valentine is a guy at my old school. He’s very cute with dimples when he smiles. He’s funny, sweet and charming.

--Thuy, 12, Portola Middle

School, Orange

It means to love everybody because cupid comes and shoots love arrows.

I think my friend will be my valentine because I’ve known my friend for a long time.

--Anna, 8, Dunlap Elementary,

Yucaipa

Valentine’s Day means a whole lot of love.

Franky will be my valentine because he is my best buddy!

--Johnny, 8, Morrison

Elementary, Norwalk

To me, Valentine’s Day means love. I can pass candy and cards to my friends.

My valentine will be my baby sister because this is her first Valentine’s Day.

--Franky, 8, Morrison

Elementary, Norwalk

--COMPILED BY CINDY DORN