Valentine's Day....

What did you do?? In the past, Ron and I haven't done much on V-Day or our Anniversary, not because we don't love each other, but because we just thought of it as a waste to spend money on cards that get thrown away, or flowers that die, etc!! Last September, our anniversary rolled around and my parents were here for a visit. They said they would watch the kids, if we wanted to go out to dinner, or something.....so we took them up on that deal!! FREE babysitting, who wouldn't?? LOL!! That morning, we get up say our Happy Anniversaries, talk about what tiem we are going to dinner, and that's about it. Well, my mom gets all wierd about this, syaign that we should at least get each other cards, or make one or soemthing..... We brushed it off and went about our day! Later she explained to us.....It really bothered her, because if we don't do anythign on those days, then how do we "keep the romance alive"?? She said it isn't about spending the money, or the flowers, it is about expressing your love and appreciation for that person by taking the time to show them they matter, by getting them a card or flowers, or both!! Ron and I talked abotu it and agreed....we could be better about it~! So later that day he went out and got me a card and flowers before taking me to dinner, my choice!!!

So, fast forward to Valentine's Day!! This whole thing my mom said is still very fresh in my mind. Ron and I planned on attending a Stake Valentine's Day Adult only Dance on the 13th, and going to dinner before hand, and that would be our V-Day!! We hadn't talked abotu anything else, cards, etc!! So earlier that week Maddie and I were at Wally world and we picked out cards from her, from the boys, and from me. I kept them hid in the car, and to my knowlegde, she didn't tell either!! (YEAH Maddie) Ron and I went to the dance Friday night, went to dinner, had a great time!! So much fun, really!! Saturday comes and we give the kids cards to him and mine.....he breaks out a card of his own....he didn't forget to get a card!! He must have remembered my mom's conversation too!! So after that while story......THANKS MOM!!! For helping us to see what Valentine's Day and our Anniversary should really be about!! (Her and my Dad have been married 39 years this year, so they must know a little about it, huh??)