This week is Valentine's Day!! For the past 9 years...Yeah, that seems like a really long time. Anyway, we have known and been together for 9 years. And every year on Valentine's Day I would go all out and make it really special for him. Which, I do not mind. I love doing things for people I love.
Now, growing up my mom always told me that I should have been her BOY. Yes, I am a little tomboyish. I enjoy it. But, the one thing that I enjoy is someone to treat me like I am a princess. Even if it is a few times a year. When money is not an object, and totally spoil me. Mostly because I am a princess and I do deserve it.
When we were dating I would make him a short list of what is expected of him for Valentine's Day. The usual dinner and flowers. What says more than, I love you! to be able to order a dessert at the end of my meal and receiving a dozen roses!
So, Monday we were running some errands and while we were driving I asked him, what is one thing you could change about our relationship/me? He smirked. As if to say, "I have to pick just one thing." He said, "Sometimes, I feel like I am walking on egg shells with you."
WHAAAT!!!??!
Maybe it is because of the 12 year old that I live with.
So, we were stopped at a light and Ben looked over at a sign in front of a flower shop and said, "$29.99 for roses. Gosh, it is not even Valentine's Day yet. They are going to be higher by Valentine's Day. Maybe I can get you some Friday or next week instead."
Yeah. I looked at him and said, "CHEAP. If there was one thing I could change about you, it would be that you thought more about how much something would mean to someone and not always the price tag. You are a cheap! It is not like you go out of your way on a regular bases to romance me. So, the two times a year you do get me flowers, I think you can spend more than $9.99 if needs be............And you wonder why you are walking on egg shells!"
Love you!!
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3 comments:
Ha!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that picture of Parker in your banner. It's hilarious and adorable.
And Valentine's Day is just an excuse to fight.
Just kidding.
Sort of.
We have a rule in our house - we don't celebrate Valentines Day. I like being surprised throughout the year without him feeling like he has to be prompted to do so. The trade off is much better - i have received nicer flowers, chocolates and jewelry because of this and honestly - they are always a surprise since it wasn't on a designated day of "love"
Now that our kids are getting older, we have decided to splurge a little more with them on this day and just make it a family day - since after all, they are here because of our love - right?
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