A Wonderful Day

Valentine's Day turned out to be wonderful.

It was iffy there for a while. He wasn't feeling good and got some bad news in the morning. But after talking for a while he said that I could come over for a little bit. Well I went over and we went out to some bars and had a blast!! One of the best times i have had with him. WAY too much fun! I slept over and spent most of the day with him today as well.

He didn't buy me anything. He said that one day he will buy me flowers and candy and cards for no reason at all just to show that he cares. He didn't buy me a gift for Valentine's day because he doesn't want to do it because he feels obligated or because it is expected. That was a good excuse. It would have been nice, but at the same time, just spending time with him is gift enough.

It was wonderful. And I am very, very, very happy! :)

Valentine's Day Eve

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. My first Valentine's Day in a long while that I have a valentine to share the day with. I just got done making my gift for him, 2 dozen brownie cupcakes with butter cream frosting all made from scratch. It was the first time I have wanted to give a gift to someone on this holiday. Even when I had a boyfriend, we never celebrated on this day and we never exchanged gifts. This year, I wanted to do something special.

I am not sure what our plans are for the holiday. We had a conversation a few days ago about how he hates this day and usually doesn't celebrate it at all. I don't know if that was because he was single before so he shut the day out, or if he really hates this holiday and that even with a girlfriend he refuses to acknowledge the day. Or if he said all that to make me think that we aren't doing anything and then he will surprise me even more.

No idea. I am hopeful that we will spend the day in a special way. I hope that he plans something for me...but maybe I shouldn't ask for it. I should just be happy. I do have him after all. But it would be nice to have a little romance on a day that calls for it.

My little Valentines

Today is Valentine's Day. I thought that it would bother me this year, but actually I feel pretty good about it. In the past on a Valentine's Day when I was single I was depressed and hurt. This time around I feel pretty satisfied. I am hopeful and even though I am unattached, I still feel loved.

I work with preschool children who were all excited to give out cards and goodies for the holiday. I walked into the class today and was greeted by fifteen smiling, happy and excited children. I remember those days as a kid when the little things were exciting. Putting Valentine's into little homemade mailboxes was a thrill for these three year olds. It put a smile on my face to see their joy. Pure joy over little construction paper heart cards. It warmed my heart. It made me realize what was important.

You see, I don't have one valentine, I have fifteen three year old valentines, who love me unconditionally. And that's all I need. :)