happy pancake valentine

the kid: we got a big secret surprise for you, mommy!
me: what is it?
the kid: I can't tell you. it's a secret.
me: oh. well, then. I guess I'll go get dinner started, and then you can tell me when you're ready.
the kid: daddy!!!! I have to tell the surprise so mommy doesn't mess it up! mommy, we're going to take you to get PANCAKES for HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!