The Ghost of Valentine’s Past

National Blog Posting Month – February 2013 – Love

Prompt – How did this Valentine’s Day compare with Valentine’s days of years past?

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Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. I may have griped in earlier posts about how uninspiring past Valentine’s Days have been. So how did this one compare?

My husband gave me roses yesterday morning. That’s how I got out of bed. That’s never happened before. It was a nice way to wake up. We had a typical work day, going our separate ways as always, but met up again for dinner. I was worried that dinner was going to be the usual frantic meal that one so often gets at a restaurant, especially when one has their child along, but it wound up being a pleasant meal. The boy was calm and quiet and my husband and I enjoyed an unrushed steak dinner. And there was wine. I’m sure that helped. And then I ate dessert. It was delicious.

We got home just in time for the boy’s bed-time. My husband and I were both exhausted, so we quickly followed suit. The day was mostly filled with work, but the few conscious moments my husband and I shared were enjoyable.

When all was said and done, and I look back on yesterday, I think this was one of the best Valentine’s Days on record, at least for my adult life. Thank you, husband, for making that possible!

For 2-15-13