Originally Posted By Autopia Deb RT, I LOVE that you do things for both your wife and your daughter. And FoDD, I am just ENVIOUS of you and your wife. To be able to spend so many years together and still be so clearly in love... We should all be so blessed. What will I be doing today? Pretending it's not a holiday. I just hate Valentine's day. It makes lonely people feel lonelier and puts pressure on couples to do something romantic. And heaven forbid they get the "level" wrong and it's too much or not enough for the other person. Plus there's just too much pink and too many hearts all over the place for my tom-boy sensibility. (The flowers and chocolate are fine, they are welcome ANY time of year). I usually do my taxes on Feb 14, but since I lived in 2 states last year I'll have good old H&R Block do them for me. So now I've got nothing special to do tonight.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^ *HUGS AutopiaDeb* When I got home from work last night, Mr. Alice was playing pinball in the office, so I quickly grabbed the first of two cards - the one with Barry White singing "Can't Get Enough of Your Love" - and a little plush bear holding a heart that says "Love You," and hid them near my side of the bed. This morning at 2:30, the very SECOND he stepped into the shower, I got up - naked with socks (figured ya'll would appreciate THAT visual - NOT! ;-) and grabbed the bear and the card and ran out of the bedroom, turned off the alarm, ran to the garage and put them on the dashboard of his truck, then ran back inside, re-set the alarm and jumped into bed so he wouldn't suspect anything. *L* After getting ready, he kissed me goodbye and I said, "Happy Valentine's Day." He said, "That's tonight, right?" I said, "Oh, sure!" ;-) He called from the truck before leaving the garage and opened the card while I listened... We had a good laugh together (he really loves Barry White) and off he went! When I get home, he'll probably have flowers for me from the Bellagio in-house floral department (same people who do the incredible decorations in their Conservatory - they do them up special for the employees for every holiday) and a card. He's getting more 'stuff' (not mentioned here, because the sneak is probably reading this... *LOL*) Tonight we're going to a cool, gangster-style Italian restaurant - dark and romantic, with good 'standards' playing by Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra - called "Capo's." Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb ^^^ Thanks wonderingalice! I have a wonderful man in my life at the moment, so it's not like I'm lonely. I just don't like the idea of Halmark telling me when we should be romantic. I'm not a bitter women, I just play one on LP. ;-)
Originally Posted By Ursula I've never felt the pressure nor intended to ever has pressure for my husband, but I love Valentine's Day. I loved it as a kid, loved it when I was single, and I love it now. The candy is to die for, and I can't wait to get sweetharts in the after sales!!! I bought him a very nice gift, and as I was leaving this morning, I saw a very girly pink wrapped box with pretty bows with my name on the card. I can't wait to open iy later today. We do not do dinner out on V-day anymore...tried it a few times, not worth the hassle, so we are going to Palm Springs this weekend! YEAH! Oh, and we usually have a laugh in honor of the anniversary of me locking my keys in my car behind his car in a tandem parking situation on our first Valentine's Day. We missed dinner after waiting hours for the key guy.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Well I hope those of you celebrating are having a wonderful day. Sending XOXOXO to all of you!
Originally Posted By LVBelle Well, I got sick for Valentine's Day. So I'm throwing myself a little pity party over here. I also just got reminded that I have school work due tonight that I haven't even looked at. Today stinks.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Oh LVBelle, that is SUCH a bummer. I hope you feel better real soon!
Originally Posted By knightnfrees Well, yesterday my beautiful damsel and I went to DL, walked at a slow pace...savoring the moment and time we had together. We went on a few rides. We ended the trip at the Star Trader. She showed me a cute Goofy Vader plush and I thought it was wonderful. To make a long story short, she ended up getting it for me of Valentine's day. When we got home, her present was waiting at the door. She opened it up and she loved it. It was Rum Balls. She's known for makin' the homemade kind. Today, we had Linner at Red Lobster. It was good as usual. My Damsel was happy...and so am I.
Originally Posted By LacyBelle DH & I were in Disneyland on Tuesday, also. It would have been great if we could have met up with you and your damsel for a bit -- not to cramp your Valentine style, though.
Originally Posted By knightnfrees That would have been nice to see you and your DH for a bit. I'm glad you had a wonderful trip. Happy belated Valentine's, by the way.
