I usually don’t post anything over the weekend, but thought that on this Valentine’s Day I’d write about the special Valentine in my life!
Last night was our dinner date. We had the wonderful privilege of going to a beautiful restaurant in Knoxville, thanks to a gift card my hubby received for his birthday. I can remember years gone by when our Valentine date consisted of dinner at home with the girls. Those were special days full of sweet memories. But as time passes and you find yourself in another cycle of life, it’s special in a different sort of way. We didn’t mind sharing dinner with the girls when they were small. They needed to know that they were our Valentines and that Mommy and Daddy loved each other. We would set the table with red and white linens, get out the good dishes and make a special meal together, ending with a chocolate dessert. Then off to bed for the two of them so we could have the evening to exchange cards and gifts.
How did I get the fortune of this husband of mine? He is such a romantic at heart – not just on Valentine’s day, but all through the year. That’s what makes Valentine’s Day so special to me; we don’t have to put all our efforts into one day to make up for what we haven’t done all year long. This special day is an overflow of all year long. At dinner last night my husband said,
“I’m so glad you enjoy romantic evenings like this.”
I said, “No, it’s amazing that you enjoy this – not all men do.”
He came back again, “No, in today’s day, not many women enjoy this either.”
How sad. They have no clue what they’re missing out on! If they did they would surely change their mind! To be treated like Cinderella whose handsome prince not only found her glass slipper, but also her heart is the second greatest blessing of my life.
After returning home from our incredible dinner I received my gifts. Any man that needs help buying his wife a gift needs to contact my husband; he’s better at it than I am! He likes themed gifts. This year it was “Red.” A Nine West red purse, I Love Lucy Season 2 DVD’s (the packaging is red), a picture frame with red wording on it, Raspberry Almond Premium M&M’s, girlie note cards, and a couple other items. It was all packed into the red purse…how clever!
The bummer is that what I ordered him for his gift hasn’t arrived yet. Oh well, that means we can continue to celebrate when it does come!
I pray your Valentine’s Day is a blessed one!
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