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My 3 year-old is undoubtedly Disney Junior's #1 fan, as he loves tuning in to his favorites, two of whom are included in the special upcoming Valentine's Day episodes – Doc McStuffins and Handy Manny.

I was so excited to learn that Disney Junior will be celebrating Valentine's Day this year with themed episodes of what has become cable TV's #1 series for kids ages 2-5 – "Doc McStuffins" and perennial favorite "Handy Manny."

In the new "Doc McStuffins" episode titled "My Huggy Valentine," Doc receives a stuffed Valentine's Day heart named Val as a gift and Lambie gets jealous because she thinks Doc likes her new toy better.  After diagnosing Lambie with "splitheartitis," {which will undoubtedly go in the big book of Boo-Boos} Doc reassures her that no one could ever take her place.  This episode of "Doc McStuffins" premieres Friday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m., ET/PT on the Disney Channel and 4:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior. 

And for even more Disney love, in a special Valentine's Day themed "Handy Manny" episode, Manny wants to ask longtime friend Kelly to a Valentine's Day party.  With a little help from the tools, he finally works up the courage and asks her to attend Mrs. Portillo's party with him.  The episode titled "Valentine's Day Party" premieres Thursday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m., ET/PT on the Disney Channel and 6:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior.

I'm so looking forward to watching both of these fun episodes with my sweet Jacob.  We often enjoy having conversations about the characters and episode messages that are conveyed on the Disney shows we watch.  It's sweet to watch him learn and develop from the things he sees on some of his favorite shows.  My favorite has to be when he sees me tired or not feeling well, he comes over to me and says in a very sweet and endearing tone, "Aww, you need a cuddle!" 

I am so glad he's as big of a fan of Disney Junior as I am!