This Valentine’s Day I tried to be a more creative in my
approach to show M how much I love him and how thankful I am for all he does
for me, and do it in a fun way. Earlier in the week I made a list of reasons
why I love him, and the goal was to write the reasons on pieces of paper and
leave them around the house and in his truck on Valentine’s Day.
Wednesday night after M fell asleep I got up and started my
work. I had bought his favorite cookies and candy and left notes on them with
reasons why I love him. Before returning to bed I wrote on his bathroom mirror “Happy
Valentine’s Day! Why I love You… #1 Because you’re so cute.” The bathroom is
the first place he goes in the morning, so I knew this would be the first note
he would see, and he would know there was more to come. I left his favorite
cookies by the coffee pot, his lunch on the table, a bag of Hershey Kisses in
his boots, a Mr. Goodbar in his truck and so on, all with little notes of
reasons why I love him.
I know, some may think this was corny and a little cheesy,
but we’ll be the first to admit we’re cheesy and sappy when it comes
to our love for one another. Besides, I think he really enjoyed it. It wasn’t
something he was expecting, and that’s what made it fun. I’ve always been
better at expressing myself through writing, so I enjoy giving M cards with
expression of love and thanks. The reality is there are so many reasons why I
love him-he’s caring, helpful, a great listener-I could have left little notes
all over the house, but this was a fun way to celebrate the day.
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| I woke up to these beautiful roses and my favorite candy! This is the biggest bag of Peanut M&M's I've ever received! |
When he got home from work there was a beef jerky machine
sitting on the table with a note that said, “I love you because I know you’re
going to make some awesome elk jerky!” He had been talking about making elk
jerky from the elk he shot back in December, and when I found the jerky machine
one day while out shopping, I knew it had to be his.
We spent the rest of the evening cooking dinner together,
and watching our favorite basketball team play. Unfortunately, they lost, but
we rarely get to watch them on TV so it was still a great night.
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| Our yummy dinner. Onion soup pork chops, Yukon potatoes and asparagus. |
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| Peanut butter pie and red wine...need I say more |
I hope y’all had a great weekend! Happy Monday!
What creative reminders of your love can you leave for your
spouse today?
Rachel
That sounds like a perfect day! I like being a little corny sometimes with my Beloved and I think you are right, they appreciate the extra attention.
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Peanut M & M's and peanut butter pie, puts a smile on my face just thinking about those two things. Yum!
ReplyDeleteSweetest thing ever! I know he appreciated it all! You are so good at being thoughtful and creative. He's a lucky fella. Glad it was a great day! XO
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