It’s a day for love…to the tune of an estimated $18 billion dollars. That’s a lot of hearts and flowers. And a lot of chocolate. I hope everyone gets some of both.
I don’t buy into Valentine’s Day–I never come close to spending the national average of $116 per person— even before the economy tanked. But I’m still sentimental, and I want the people I love to know it. So if you don’t want to spend big but you love big, you can do what I’m doing this year for my husband:
10 Reasons I love you:
1. You make the coffee every morning—and bring me a cup when I wake up.
2. You love my children as if they’re your own.
3. You don’t snore.
4. You don’t mind seeing chick flicks.
5. You still thought I was sexy when I lost my breasts –and my hair.
6. You never complain if we eat takeout every night.
7. You’re willing to pick up the takeout every night.
8. You listen. Even if you forget more than half of what I say.
9. You clean up the mess when the cat throws up.
10. You always read my blog so I know you’ll see this list.
As for me— I don’t care what I get on Valentine’s Day– I feel loved every day. (Although a little chocolate would be nice.)
Happy Valentine’s Day to all—remember the best way to get love is to give love.
D/
And here are some reasons I love you –
. You believe in me
. You have helped me be a better father
. You sometimes let me choose the movie
. You have a great laugh and use it often
. You are at peace with who you are
. You are a great friend to anyone lucky enough to count you as one
. You act young
. You are smarter than me but you don’t lord it over me
. You are a wonderful kisser and hugger
. You do a splendid job of pretending I rate higher in your affections than Peppy
All my love forever,
V/
D & V: So nice to see you both belong to the MAS: Mutual Admiration Society. So rare and so beautiful to see. Fortunately, my wife and I belong to the same Society. We wish more couples we know and love could be members.
I could not ask for a better Valentine’s Day gift–than this list, and you.
(But does this mean I won’t get any chocolate??)
So sweet, Ron. When you read V’s list you can see why I belong—and think anyone who does is very very lucky.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
NOW it’s Valentine’s Day.
Wonderful lists, D+V you rock.
Big Italian hugs,
Eleonora
Wow. How sweet! And V sure is correct with his bullet #6.
XXXOOO
So sweet, thank you!
Now that I’ve had my chocolate, maybe next year a Valentine’s trip to Italy for some REAL food!
Thank you–but no one could be a better friend than you!
All of V’s bullet points are “spot on” but my favorites are:
. You are smarter than me but you don’t lord it over me
. You do a splendid job of pretending I rate higher in your affections than Peppy
You are both very lucky! Hope you had a great V-Day!
Wow, your husband is a sweetheart!
I like the same ones you do. And thank you—–with that list (plus CHOCOLATE), what more could I ask for? Hope you had a great day too.
He really is, thanks so much. But like all husbands, I could post a similar list with 10 things I DON”T like. Haha